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Robert Black: The Child Serial Killer Investigation and Conviction

Created on: 2025-07-12 14:46:36
Last updated: 2025-07-12 14:47:14

Robert Black Timeline

A comprehensive timeline documenting the life and crimes of Robert Black (1947-2016), a Scottish serial killer who murdered at least four young girls between 1981 and 1986, operating as a delivery driver across the UK while targeting children in what became one of Britain's most extensive serial killer investigations, leading to his conviction for multiple murders and highlighting the importance of inter-police force cooperation in solving complex criminal cases.

Key Themes

  • Scottish Origins and Troubled Childhood
  • Criminal Career Development
  • Serial Murders Across the UK
  • Police Investigation and Breakthrough
  • Trial and Conviction
  • Prison Life and Death
  • Legacy in Criminal Investigation
Content Warning: This timeline contains information about serious crimes against children. The information is presented factually for historical and criminal justice documentation purposes.

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