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HINDLEY - Myra Hindley. Born on 23 July 1942 in Gorton, an industrial district of Manchester, Myra was the first child of Nellie (Hettie) and Bob Hindley. One half of the notorious moors murderers ,along with boyfriend Ian Brady, they tortured and killed at least 6 young children, tape recorded their deaths and buried the bodies on moorland.
In 1965, a case such as this was unique. It was the first time in British history that a woman had been involved in a killing partnership that had involved the serial sex murders of children. The public could not comprehend how any woman could take part in such a horrific crime; her involvement made the crimes seem even more evil and unforgivable.