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History Daily is brought to you by Progressive Insurance. Fiscally responsible financial geniuses, Monetary magicians. These are the things people say about drivers who switch their car insurance to Progressive and save hundreds because Progressive offers discounts for paying in full, owning a home and more. Plus, you can count on their great customer service to help you when you need it. So your dollar goes a long way. Visit progressive.com to see if you could save on car insurance, Progressive Casualty Insurance Company and affiliates. Potential savings will vary. Not available in all states or situations. It's March 24, 1953, at 10 Rillington Place in Notting Hill, London. Inside a run down Row House, 43 year old tenant Barrister Brown taps a nail into a wall with his hammer. To his frustration, though, it slips straight through with almost no resistance. He steps back and shakes his head. All he wants is a small shell for his radio here. And yet every nail he's tried refuses to hold. So Beresford wraps his knuckles against the wall, trying to find out the problem. The whole thing sounds hollow, not at all what he expects. So he gives in to curiosity and reaching for the edge of the wallpaper, he peels it from the wall. There's no drywall behind it, just a wooden panel, and in the gaps around its frame, Beresford can see that there's a dark alcove. Curious, he finds a flashlight and shines it inside. The beam lands on a woman's back. Beresford stumbles backward, his breath catching in his chest. When he regains his composure, he looks closer. The woman is seated upright, her back to him, her head slumped forward over her knees, and what looks like a thin blanket is draped across her bare shoulders. But her skin. Skin is gray and she is clearly dead. For a moment Beresford can barely move. His mind refuses to make sense of what his eyes are seeing. Then he inches closer, casting the light farther back into the alcove. But the flashlight slips from his fingers when he catches sight of what's next. There's not just one body, but two. When police arrive on the scene, the horror only gets worse. Hidden farther back in the same alcove is a third woman's body. Then they uncover a fourth beneath some loose floorboards in the front room. But even this isn't the end of the horrors connected to this house. The full extent and crimes of serial killer John Christie won't be understood for days after his victims were first uncovered on March 24, 1953. History Daily is sponsored by Quince. What's the difference between a closet and a Wardrobe While a closet is a small space full of clothes, a wardrobe is a statement to the world that you have style and taste. That's where Quince shines. Premium fabrics considered design and everyday essentials that feel effortless to wear and dependable even as the seasons change. Like lightweight sweaters or short sleeve polos in real Mongolian cashmere bottoms and shorts in European linen and 100% long staple Pima cotton tees. These are attractive, versatile pieces built to hold up to regular wear and still look good like the pieces we outfitted our daughter with. A new hoodie, a bracelet and some wide leg fleece pants that were the hit of winter. Right now go to quince.comhistorydaily for free shipping and 365 day returns. That's a full year to build your wardrobe and love it. And you will now available in Canada too. So don't keep settling for clothes that don't last. Go to quince.comhistorydaily for free shipping and 365 day return. Quince.comhistorydaily History Daily is brought to you by Progressive Insurance Fiscally responsible financial geniuses, Monetary Magicians. These are the things people say about drivers who switch their car insurance to Progressive and save hundreds. Because Progressive offers discounts for paying in full, owning a home and more. Plus, you can count on their great customer service to help you when you need it. So your dollar goes a long way. Visit progressive.com to see if you could save on car insurance, Progressive Casualty Insurance company and affiliates. Potential savings will vary. Not available in all states or situations.
