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The Macabre Tale of John Horwood

A true crime story of execution, dissection and a book bound in human skin. Narrated by Jack Ashton. Written and produced by Tom Ryan.

Radio Bristol,5 episodes

Episodes

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1. 'I'll murder you'
As teenagers growing up in a lawless wasteland, John Horwood falls for Eliza.
02 Jun 2021,14 mins
2. The Doctors Who Stole Dead Bodies
Jealousy turns John Horwood violent and Eliza ends up in hospital with a bad head wound.
02 Jun 2021,11 mins
3. Kill or Cure?
After an operation to 'cure' her, Eliza dies. John Horwood is charged with her murder.
02 Jun 2021,10 mins
4. Class, Power and the Criminal's Corpse
Horwood is sentenced to hang. It's the "opportunity of a lifetime" for the doctor.
02 Jun 2021,10 mins
5. Human Leather
The doctor takes Horwood's body in the dead of night. His destiny? A book bound in skin.
02 Jun 2021,12 mins