Solitary: Robert Mawdsley Marks 50th Christmas in Confinement After Killing Three Inmates in 1978

LONDON, UK – Robert Mawdsley, known as “Hannibal the Cannibal,” has spent his 50th consecutive Christmas behind bars, making him the longest-serving inmate in the UK penal system. Mawdsley, now 70, has been in solitary confinement for 45 years, setting a possible world record. He was separated from other prisoners in 1978 after killing three … Read more

Serial Killer Robert Mawdsley Celebrates a Record-Breaking 50th Christmas Behind Bars

A British serial killer has set a record by spending his 50th Christmas behind bars. 70-year-old Robert Mawdsley has been in solitary confinement for approximately 45 years, believed to be a world record. Mawdsley, also known as ‘Hannibal the Cannibal’, has been incarcerated since 1974, having been jailed at the young age of 21. The … Read more

“Hannibal the Cannibal” Robert Mawdsley Spends 50th Christmas in Solitary Confinement After 40 Years of Murder Sentence

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – A British serial killer, Robert Mawdsley, is marking an unprecedented milestone as he celebrates his 50th Christmas behind bars. At 70 years old, Mawdsley has spent the majority of his time in solitary confinement, leading many to believe that he holds the world record for the longest time spent in isolation by … Read more