Historical Events tagged with "gorton"
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Crime & Law
Pauline Reade Disappears in Gorton, England
July 12th, 1963 61 years ago
Pauline Reade, a 16-year-old girl, vanished while walking to a dance in Gorton, a suburb of Manchester, England. Her disappearance marked the beginning of the infamous Moors murders, a series of killings that shocked the nation. Last seen near a local spot where she intended to meet friends, her fate became a grim mystery that gripped the public's attention, leading to extensive searches and investigations. The case remained unresolved for years, highlighting the vulnerabilities of young individuals and raising concerns over community safety.
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