John Christie was a British serial killer active in the 1940s. He is known for murdering at least eight women, including his wife, and disposing of their bodies at his home in Notting Hill, London. Christie was eventually arrested in 1953 after police discovered the remains of several victims in his garden. Christie's crimes shocked the public and led to his trial in 1953, where he was found guilty of murder. He was executed by hanging in 1953. His case raised significant discussions about the criminal justice system and the handling of serial killers in Britain.