John George Haigh: The Acid Bath Killer John George Haigh, a man whose suave demeanor and composed appearance belied the gruesome reality of his crimes. Known as the “Acid Bath Killer,” Haigh’s story is a dark blend of greed, deception, and cold-blooded murder—leaving behind a trail of dissolved bodies and shattered lives. Early Life: A Foundation of Deceit John George Haigh was born on July 24, 1909, in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. Raised in a strictly religious househol