The Yorkshire Slasher

The Crimes of Anthony Arkwright

De: Mark Stokes

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

In the cooling shafts of a South Yorkshire mining town, a young man’s thwarted life erupted into a ruthless killing spree that would leave a community reeling. The Yorkshire Slasher lays bare the brutal reality of Anthony Arkwright—a once-adrift youth whose fury and revenge were manifested in flesh and bone. Over just 56 hours, Arkwright turned the familiar streets of Wath-upon-Dearne into a hunting ground, massacring relatives, neighbours and strangers in an eruption of uncontrolled violence.

This book traces the chilling path from his troubled childhood—years in care, early brushes with crime and a life without direction—to the moment that dismissal from work became the trigger for one of Britain’s most savage killing sprees. You will follow the investigators who struggled to make sense of the mutilations, the mutilated crime scenes, and a suspect who donned a devil mask and walked free even after police interviews. Every twist—every missed clue, every horrific discovery—is reconstructed from a range of sources.

But beyond the gore, The Yorkshire Slasher delves into deeper questions of rage, neglect and the collapse of community safeguards. It lays bare how a young man’s promise died in the shadows of neglect, how institutions faltered, and how one explosion of violence permanently altered perceptions of safety in a town too long accustomed to masks of normality. For readers drawn to true-crime that combines relentless detail with emotional depth, this book delivers a harrowing and unforgettable portrait of evil unleashed in broad daylight.

Please note: This series includes realistic and sometimes disturbing accounts of violent crimes, including cases involving children and animals. It is intended for mature readers.