The Case of Patrick Mackay | UK's longest serving prisoner

Profile of Patrick Mackay, by Mandeep Rai


In 1975, Patrick Mackay committed what is now considered one of the worst crimes in Kent history. So who was Patrick Mackay?



Mackay, born in Dartford, was considered by those who knew him to be quite troubled. Nazi obsessed Mackay would do the unthinkable at aged 22 when he ended the life of beloved priest, 63 year old Anthony Crean.

Prior to his death, Crean had developed a friendship with Mackay, however things went sideways when Mackay was caught stealing a cheque belonging to the priest. Tensions would grow, and would lead to Mackay armed with an axe. 

He had made his way to Crean's home where a fight would later ensue once Crean arrived home. Crean escaped to his bathroom, however Mackay was quick to follow with an axe, and would stab him multiple times, with multiple blows to the head.

Mackay then placed Crean's body in a bathtub and left the taps running, all while watching his victim slowly bleed to death.

A nun who grew concerned about Crean would later visit his home and make the shocking discovery in the bathroom. There she found the deceased priest left in the bathtub, now filled with bloody water.

Mackay was not arrested until 2 days after the brutal murder, and was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum of 20 years. Mackay was also convicted of killing 2 other people, and confessed to many more, although he later denied these claims were true.



Sources used:

https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/kents-10-worst-crimes-horrifying-3546596


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