Sawney Bean (Legend)

Although many of our ancestors have contributed positively to humanity, according to legend we have one in particular that will forever live in infamy… Sawney Bean! (But keep in mind that there is some considerable debate over whether or not he – and his family – ever actually existed – http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/history/sawney_bean.shtml).

Sawney Bean was the head of an incestuous cannibalistic family that killed over 1,000 people. He and his family of 45 lived in a coastal cave for 25 years that was 200 yards deep and piled high with human bones.

They were able to hide out for so long because the entrance was blocked by high tides, which was how they were able to stay hidden for so long. It took the help of the Scottish king and a battalion of soldiers to bring them to justice. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sawney_Bean

Sawney Bean
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