Detectives did not take long to discover Haigh's criminal past mainly involving instances of fraud and theft. After obtaining a search warrant, detectives descended on Haigh's workshop in search of any trace that could help them unravel Durand-Deacon's sudden disappearance (Newton 109). What they ended up finding was shocking.

In addition to a dry cleaner receipt belonging to Durand-Bacon, police also discovered papers that referred to Haigh's first and second murder victims -- the McSwans and the Hendersons (Wier 165). Upon further search, detectives also came across a sludge which when subjected to further analysis revealed not only a denture but also a number of human gallstones. The denture in this case was according to Wier later on found to belong to Duran-Deacon (165). A few other incriminating items including but not limited to a lipstick container and a number of bone fragments were also found (Gunn 34).

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