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Did this Scottish family really kill over 1,000 people?

Unmasking the chilling tale of Scotland's infamous cannibal clan

Did this Scottish family really kill over 1,000 people?
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16/05/2025 16:50 ‧ 1 month ago | StarsInsider

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According to Scottish legend, a man named Sawney Bean and his clan murdered over 1,000 people in 25 years. The inbred family, who lived in a cave, not only killed their victims to rob them, but also fed on them. The story is so gruesome that it inspired horror films such as 'The Hills Have Eyes' (1977).

But how much do we know really about this piece of Scottish folklore? Click through the following gallery to find out.

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