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Sadomasochist admits Breaking Bad inspired acid bath disposal of policeman's body
Sadomasochist admits Breaking Bad inspired acid bath disposal of policeman's body

A sadomasochist accused of strangling a police officer during a sex game in England has admitted being "inspired" by hit television series Breaking Bad when he tried to dissolve the body in a bath of acid.

Tue, 01 Nov, 2016

Breaking Bad-obsessed man was 'in middle of throttling' officer when partygoer arrived, court hears
Breaking Bad-obsessed man was 'in middle of throttling' officer when partygoer arrived, court hears

A Breaking Bad-obsessed sado-masochist strangled a police officer in England, then copied a plot from the hit American drama by dissolving his body in an acid bath, a British court has heard.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2016

Man on trial for murdering and dismembering police officer
Man on trial for murdering and dismembering police officer

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