Maartje Tamboezer

 I wrote about Maartje Tamboezer, a Dutch girl living in England. In 1986 she was the victim of a horrific murder in Surrey, Tamboezer. 

John Duffy and David Mulcahy

 This article by Courtroom News discusses two men, John Duffy and David Mulcahy who raped a number of women and murdered three of them.

Ed Gein

 Infamous murderer Ed Gein was born on 27 August 1906. He is supposed to have been the inspiration for Norman Bates.

Polly Nichols

 Mary Ann (Polly) Nichols, who many believe was the first victim of Jack the Ripper, was born on 26 August 1845. She died in 1888.

The Pillory

Billie-Jo Jenkins

 This is an interesting video about the tragic murder of a 13 year old girl, Billie-Jo Jenkins 

William Wallace

King Edward I of England tried to rule Scotland. However many small landowners rose in a rebellion led by William Wallace. In 1297 Wallace severely defeated the English at Stirling Bridge. However the won a victory at Falkirk in July 1298. Yet the Scots continued to resist and the English only really controlled the southeast. But Wallace was captured in 1305. William Wallace was hung, drawn, and quartered on 23 August 1305. His limbs were put on display in Stirling, Perth, Berwick, and Newcastle.