Episode 23: Mary Bell

TODAY’S CASE In 1968, 11-year-old Mary Bell shocked the UK when she was arrested for the brutal killings of two young boys in Newcastle. But what drives a child to murder? In this episode, we dive into Mary’s troubled upbringing, the psychological evaluations that followed, and the haunting question: was she a victim, a villain, or both? Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. 🔗 LINKS Patreon - www.patreon.com/mainlymurder Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mainly_murder Buy Us A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/mainlymurderwithmegandmum 📩 CONTACT US MainlyMurderPodcast@gmail.com 🌐 CASE SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Bell The Mind of a Killer Child: Mary Bell by Ronel Brits Mary Flora Bell: The horrific true story behind an innocent girl serial killer by Nancy Veysey True Crime Case History Volume 1 by Jason Neal https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/famous/bell/index_1.html