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Unsolved Murders of the UK: Cold Cases from 1951 to Present Day
Unsolved Murders of the UK: Cold cases from 1951 to Present Day delves into the mysterious and haunting cases of individuals who were brutally taken from this world, yet their killers were never brought to justice. From mysterious disappearances to seemingly motiveless killings, as well as other cases that continue to perplex law enforcement, this book takes a closer look at the victims, the crimes and the police investigations, as well as the theories surrounding each case.
With a focus on the cold cases that have remained unsolved for decades, this book offers a comprehensive examination of the most intriguing and disturbing murders in the UK’s recent history. Join us as we explore the twisted minds of the killers and the relentless pursuit of justice for the victims and their families. This book will captivate true crime enthusiasts and armchair detectives alike.
With a focus on the cold cases that have remained unsolved for decades, this book offers a comprehensive examination of the most intriguing and disturbing murders in the UK’s recent history. Join us as we explore the twisted minds of the killers and the relentless pursuit of justice for the victims and their families. This book will captivate true crime enthusiasts and armchair detectives alike.
184 pages, Hardcover
Published April 14, 2024
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January 6, 2024
I received a free copy of, Unsolved Murders of the UK, by Phil Drake, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. There are so many unsolved murders around the world. This book is about unsolved murders in the UK. There are 60 stories in this book about unsolved crimes, women, children, male, crime does not care who you are. The poor families of these innocent victims.
March 3, 2024
Sixty cases of unsolved disappearances & murders from the UK, ranging from the 1950s until the present-day. From cases I have never heard of, to the more well-known ones such as the murder of Jill Dando, the chapters are fairly short with less than 10 pages per case which keeps things to the point & concentrates on the known facts.
It seems really weird to say that you enjoyed reading a book about unsolved murders, but it was a really interesting read. It was rather shocking that so many cases are still unsolved, some after 70+ years, & also sad to realise that many are unlikely to ever be solved now & if they are the relatives of the victim have already passed away & will never know the truth. I appreciated that the author signposted other books about some of the cases for further reading, & also included contact details/case numbers for the open cases in case anyone should have information. Overall it's a fascinating read & it's a must for any true crime reader. 4.5 stars (rounded up)
My thanks to NetGalley & publishers, Pen & Sword True Crime, for the opportunity to read an ARC.
It seems really weird to say that you enjoyed reading a book about unsolved murders, but it was a really interesting read. It was rather shocking that so many cases are still unsolved, some after 70+ years, & also sad to realise that many are unlikely to ever be solved now & if they are the relatives of the victim have already passed away & will never know the truth. I appreciated that the author signposted other books about some of the cases for further reading, & also included contact details/case numbers for the open cases in case anyone should have information. Overall it's a fascinating read & it's a must for any true crime reader. 4.5 stars (rounded up)
My thanks to NetGalley & publishers, Pen & Sword True Crime, for the opportunity to read an ARC.
December 3, 2023
I really enjoyed this! As a fan of true crime this book has everything you want, detailed research on both the victims and the crime itself, photos with descriptions and detailed explanations on suspects and the aftermath of the effects on family and the court/justice system if it applies.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to have an ARC in return for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to have an ARC in return for an honest review.
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December 7, 2023As a huge fan of true crime I found this book fascinating. Living in the uk I find this so interesting. Phil Drake has written and researched 60 cold cases from 1951 to the present day. Each case has so much information so well researched. Many heartbreaking cases but Phil Drake had written them with so much respect. This is prefect for any true crime fan. My heart goes out to the victims and their family’s.
December 17, 2023
Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. This book enabled me to read about some of the cases that remain unsolved in the United Kingdom. This book was very enlightening about the individuals who were murdered and the suspect or suspects were never apprehended.
December 16, 2023
This is a book of 60 unsolved cases from the 1950's to present day. The book focusses on each case, what happened and the subsequent investigations that followed. I found the whole book really interesting and was saddened how many cases remain unsolved despite improving forensic investigations in more recent years. Each case has it's own chapter, detailing the information in a short concise way. I remembered some of the cases and even the ones I hadn't heard of were interesting to read about. Some of the information I had heard before in other books about unsolved murders, or specific books for the individual case, but others I had not. There were links to other books for some of the cases, which was useful if you wanted to know more.
It was an interesting read, and the short chapters made sure the book flowed quickly and I had read it in no time at all. If you are a true crime fan then this will definitely interest you! Would recommend!
It was an interesting read, and the short chapters made sure the book flowed quickly and I had read it in no time at all. If you are a true crime fan then this will definitely interest you! Would recommend!
January 11, 2024
Cold cases portray how justice has been deferred,denied,and ever elusive.
-Lack of evidence, e.g., no fingerprints, blood, or bodily fluids. This could be due to the disposal of remains away from the murder site. Or, the crime scene was not secured properly, leading to contamination.
-Lack of motive. Nothing was taken.
-Lack of body of the deceased. You can even have a confession, but without a body, you can not really prove a murder.
-Ineffective investigation due to strained resources, corruption, and incompetence.
-Stranger on stranger homicide.
-The victim was the victim of a potential serial killing.These are almost always strangers and the motivation known only to the killer.
- Victim's lifestyle, e.g., if they engaged in sex work or were involved in gang or drug related activities. Or if they are an itinerant worker or work night shifts.Young adults are assumed to be just going out.
-If DNA is present, it has to be matched against someone,provided they are present on the system.
-Transient nature of the killer e.g. truck driver, they're already miles away when the body is found.
-The sheer oddness or brutality of the crime.
The victims featured are Christine Butcher,Betty Alexander,Penelope Mogano,Oliver Bennett,Jean Townsend,Anne Theresa Noblett,Harold Hand,Carol Ann Stephens, Linda Smith,Maureen Dutton,Elsie Frost,Bernard Michael Oliver,Keith Lyon,Rita Ellis,Jacqueline Ansell-Lamb and Barbara Mayo,Amara de Vere Whelan,Wendy Sewell,Eve Stratford and Lynne Weedon,Enrico Sidoli,Joy Sweatman,Genette Tate,Carl Bridgewater,Bedgebury Forest Woman,Patricia Morris,John Greenwood and Gary Miller,Janice Weston,Shelley Morgan,Sandra Phillips,Linda Cook,Deborah Linsley,Inga Maria Hauser,Marie Wilks,Ricky Haywood,Ann Heron,Alan Leppard and Brenda Long,Penny Bell,Alexander Drummond,Bulic Forsythe,Paul Logan,Harry and Megan Tooze,Karen Hales,Julie Pacey,Tracey Mertens,Patrick Warren and David Spencer,Billie-Jo Jenkins,Kate Bushell,Jill Dando,Stuart Lubbock,Andrew Chubb,Paul Savage,Alistair Wilson,Richard Lancelyn Green,Claudia Lawrence,Alan Wood,Betty Brown,Gareth Williams,John-Paul Merrick,Christian Bagley,and Anthony Nicholls.
-Lack of evidence, e.g., no fingerprints, blood, or bodily fluids. This could be due to the disposal of remains away from the murder site. Or, the crime scene was not secured properly, leading to contamination.
-Lack of motive. Nothing was taken.
-Lack of body of the deceased. You can even have a confession, but without a body, you can not really prove a murder.
-Ineffective investigation due to strained resources, corruption, and incompetence.
-Stranger on stranger homicide.
-The victim was the victim of a potential serial killing.These are almost always strangers and the motivation known only to the killer.
- Victim's lifestyle, e.g., if they engaged in sex work or were involved in gang or drug related activities. Or if they are an itinerant worker or work night shifts.Young adults are assumed to be just going out.
-If DNA is present, it has to be matched against someone,provided they are present on the system.
-Transient nature of the killer e.g. truck driver, they're already miles away when the body is found.
-The sheer oddness or brutality of the crime.
The victims featured are Christine Butcher,Betty Alexander,Penelope Mogano,Oliver Bennett,Jean Townsend,Anne Theresa Noblett,Harold Hand,Carol Ann Stephens, Linda Smith,Maureen Dutton,Elsie Frost,Bernard Michael Oliver,Keith Lyon,Rita Ellis,Jacqueline Ansell-Lamb and Barbara Mayo,Amara de Vere Whelan,Wendy Sewell,Eve Stratford and Lynne Weedon,Enrico Sidoli,Joy Sweatman,Genette Tate,Carl Bridgewater,Bedgebury Forest Woman,Patricia Morris,John Greenwood and Gary Miller,Janice Weston,Shelley Morgan,Sandra Phillips,Linda Cook,Deborah Linsley,Inga Maria Hauser,Marie Wilks,Ricky Haywood,Ann Heron,Alan Leppard and Brenda Long,Penny Bell,Alexander Drummond,Bulic Forsythe,Paul Logan,Harry and Megan Tooze,Karen Hales,Julie Pacey,Tracey Mertens,Patrick Warren and David Spencer,Billie-Jo Jenkins,Kate Bushell,Jill Dando,Stuart Lubbock,Andrew Chubb,Paul Savage,Alistair Wilson,Richard Lancelyn Green,Claudia Lawrence,Alan Wood,Betty Brown,Gareth Williams,John-Paul Merrick,Christian Bagley,and Anthony Nicholls.
December 11, 2023
Book Review:
Unsolved Murders of the UK
Cold Cases from 1951 to Present Day
by Phil Drake
Published by Pen and Sword 29 Feb 2024
Synopsis:
Focusing on cold cases that have remained unsolved for decades, this book examines the most intriguing and disturbing murders in the UK’s recent history. Delving into the mysterious and haunting cases of individuals who were brutally taken from this world, from mysterious disappearances to seemingly motiveless killings, as well as other cases that continue to perplex law enforcement, this book takes a closer look at the victims, the crimes and the police investigations, as well as the theories surrounding each case.
Review:
With comprehensive details and photographs regarding each case, this book is factual and informative, from details about the victim to how police investigated the case.
What struck me was how many of the people I remember, despite being pretty young when they died. Genette Tate and Kate Bushell were local to me, and of course Jill Dando and Stuart Lubbock received nationwide media coverage.
This book is a straightforward examination of how each person died, and what was done to find out who was responsible for their death. It's one for true crime fans, as a point of reference, or anyone else who is curious about unsolved UK murders.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
*I received an eARC from the publisher via Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.
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Unsolved Murders of the UK
Cold Cases from 1951 to Present Day
by Phil Drake
Published by Pen and Sword 29 Feb 2024
Synopsis:
Focusing on cold cases that have remained unsolved for decades, this book examines the most intriguing and disturbing murders in the UK’s recent history. Delving into the mysterious and haunting cases of individuals who were brutally taken from this world, from mysterious disappearances to seemingly motiveless killings, as well as other cases that continue to perplex law enforcement, this book takes a closer look at the victims, the crimes and the police investigations, as well as the theories surrounding each case.
Review:
With comprehensive details and photographs regarding each case, this book is factual and informative, from details about the victim to how police investigated the case.
What struck me was how many of the people I remember, despite being pretty young when they died. Genette Tate and Kate Bushell were local to me, and of course Jill Dando and Stuart Lubbock received nationwide media coverage.
This book is a straightforward examination of how each person died, and what was done to find out who was responsible for their death. It's one for true crime fans, as a point of reference, or anyone else who is curious about unsolved UK murders.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
*I received an eARC from the publisher via Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.
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February 11, 2024
From every corner of England there’s no place that murder hasn’t left a scar and in Unsolved Murders Of The UK, Phil drake tells us about the ones that don’t get solved. From the boys who were first put on a milk carton in the UK to an American mom in Bristol the play girl in the schoolgirl whose murders were linked together by DNA but never solved another woman set on fire for her partners unpaid drug debt and even a teenage boy who is murdered by drowning in the middle of a public pool full of people and many more there’s some really sad stories in here even one about a mom and her 18-month-old daughter who were attacked by a hammer on the 75th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation and although the daughter lived her mom did not I never like calling these books interesting what I will say is it is definitely worth reading every murder victim needs their story told them in the book there’s even stories about the police failures like an innocent man who serve 16 years in prison and children due to their neighborhood who didn’t get their face on the news as soon as they should have and many other sad tails if you like reading True Crime then you should definitely give this one a gander some of the stories are hard to look away from and some are even harder to forget I want to thank Pen and Sword Press and Net alley for my free arc copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.
January 21, 2024
Thank you to Pen & Sword and NetGalley for the ARC.
I can’t believe I requested to read this book. Something that drives me insane is unsolved mysteries. It consumes me.
Apart from that, this book is extremely sad. The fact that the earlier unsolved murders might never be solved and that in some cases all the people who knew the person are now gone! That murder will never be solved, and if it somehow is, then everyone that will remember the person is gone. Extremely sad. But perhaps with this books, some of the newer cases will be solved.
It’s all about getting the information out, right? Incase someone saw something but didn’t realize it was important.
Hopefully someday every single one of the unsolved mysteries will be solved.
Great book. Very well written. I’m glad I got to read it.
I can’t believe I requested to read this book. Something that drives me insane is unsolved mysteries. It consumes me.
Apart from that, this book is extremely sad. The fact that the earlier unsolved murders might never be solved and that in some cases all the people who knew the person are now gone! That murder will never be solved, and if it somehow is, then everyone that will remember the person is gone. Extremely sad. But perhaps with this books, some of the newer cases will be solved.
It’s all about getting the information out, right? Incase someone saw something but didn’t realize it was important.
Hopefully someday every single one of the unsolved mysteries will be solved.
Great book. Very well written. I’m glad I got to read it.
March 12, 2024
This is a must for any true crime fans!
This bumper book of unsolved murders is both chilling and intriguing.
The way the book is laid out makes it's so easy to read. Each story is short yet packed with information. All very well written.
It's intriguing how so many murder have gone unsolved, especially with techniques evolving every day. Whats shocking is in some cases how evidence has been misplaced or simply disappeared.
I've read this over a longer time than I would normally simply because Its was easy to pick up when you have a few short minutes to read and this is perfect as each story or a 2 to 4 pages long, not only that each story got me thinking and I didn't just want to move onto the next straight away.
Fantastic book and hopefully with bring closure to some of these victims murders.
This bumper book of unsolved murders is both chilling and intriguing.
The way the book is laid out makes it's so easy to read. Each story is short yet packed with information. All very well written.
It's intriguing how so many murder have gone unsolved, especially with techniques evolving every day. Whats shocking is in some cases how evidence has been misplaced or simply disappeared.
I've read this over a longer time than I would normally simply because Its was easy to pick up when you have a few short minutes to read and this is perfect as each story or a 2 to 4 pages long, not only that each story got me thinking and I didn't just want to move onto the next straight away.
Fantastic book and hopefully with bring closure to some of these victims murders.
February 16, 2024
Cold cases are some of the hardest ones to read about. Knowing that a terrible crime has been committed, and no one has never been held to account. In this book, you are going to be introduced to 60 cold cases, beginning in the 1950s. While most of these may never be solved, sometimes time can open new leads, and loosen the tongues of those who were too afraid to talk before. With the advent of DNA, there are also new scientific ways of solving some of the oldest crimes.
While these are still listed as unsolved cold cases, hopefully in the near future, some of these will make the "closed" list.
These are short, introductory glances at the cases. Should a reader feel more inclined, they could most likely go online and search for more information.
While these are still listed as unsolved cold cases, hopefully in the near future, some of these will make the "closed" list.
These are short, introductory glances at the cases. Should a reader feel more inclined, they could most likely go online and search for more information.
December 19, 2023
This is, as you might imagine, a very depressing book. It is very well-researched and has pictures of where bodies were found and, in some cases, actual crime scene photos. It’s heartbreaking to see the most recent photos of the victims when they were alive, especially the younger ones. My heart goes out to the families of the people who were taken way too soon, and I’m grateful to the author for taking the time to highlight these cold cases. I sincerely hope that some new leads will be found with the publication of this book.
My thanks to Pen & Sword and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
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My thanks to Pen & Sword and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
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January 28, 2024
I received an eARC of this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
overall I think this is a very solid book.
pros:
-well researched
-chronological order which I really enjoyed because you get to see how things have changed in crime over the years even if the crime hasn’t been solved
-very concise which helped keep most entries around 4 pages or so
cons:
-I very much learned that I hate reading about murders that haven’t been solved (very much not the authors fault)
-it read very slow paced
overall I think this is a very solid book.
pros:
-well researched
-chronological order which I really enjoyed because you get to see how things have changed in crime over the years even if the crime hasn’t been solved
-very concise which helped keep most entries around 4 pages or so
cons:
-I very much learned that I hate reading about murders that haven’t been solved (very much not the authors fault)
-it read very slow paced
February 9, 2024
I really enjoyed dipping in out of this one, it continues 60 unsolved murders (cold cases) around England, and I was quiet surprised to find I had not come cross more then half the crimes written about in my many years of reading true crime books.
The chapters for each case are short but very informative and I like the fact the author ask if anyone who reads theses stories and has information that could them become solved cases to .com forward.
I recommend this highly to readers of true crime books.
The chapters for each case are short but very informative and I like the fact the author ask if anyone who reads theses stories and has information that could them become solved cases to .com forward.
I recommend this highly to readers of true crime books.
February 22, 2024
Unsolved Murders of the UK: Cold Cases from 1951 to present day by Phil Drake.
I’ve taken notes and screenshots from this book as I am interested in reading more about some of these cases and watching some of the documentaries based on these stories. The book overall was greatly written, such sad stories in most cases …
… Barrymore! 😔 Such a tragic loss to the UK television industry for something he absolutely didn’t do! I wish he had a fair chance to prove his innocence the poor bloke has lost everything and the papers totally screwed his life up! 💔 💩
I’ve taken notes and screenshots from this book as I am interested in reading more about some of these cases and watching some of the documentaries based on these stories. The book overall was greatly written, such sad stories in most cases …
… Barrymore! 😔 Such a tragic loss to the UK television industry for something he absolutely didn’t do! I wish he had a fair chance to prove his innocence the poor bloke has lost everything and the papers totally screwed his life up! 💔 💩
December 2, 2023
Unsolved Murders of the UK by Phil Drake
A very interesting but devastatingly sad read of murders that continue to go unsolved even in some cases many decades after the crime.
Obviously very well researched which must have taken a very long time to do so hats off to the author for doing so.
One tiny, small criticism , as a book of UK unsolved murders , why call the boot of a car the trunk ?
That said , a good book nevertheless .
A very interesting but devastatingly sad read of murders that continue to go unsolved even in some cases many decades after the crime.
Obviously very well researched which must have taken a very long time to do so hats off to the author for doing so.
One tiny, small criticism , as a book of UK unsolved murders , why call the boot of a car the trunk ?
That said , a good book nevertheless .
December 9, 2023
This is a great book if you are interested in crime.
I am a bit of a true crime fanatic and I enjoyed this book immensely, especially as I didn’t know most of the crimes. The writing is easy to read and the majority of the cases are the perfect length. Some are a little short but I guess that that’s the information that’s available about that particular crime. If you enjoy true crime you will enjoy this.
I am a bit of a true crime fanatic and I enjoyed this book immensely, especially as I didn’t know most of the crimes. The writing is easy to read and the majority of the cases are the perfect length. Some are a little short but I guess that that’s the information that’s available about that particular crime. If you enjoy true crime you will enjoy this.
December 5, 2023
This is a really well curated collection of unusual cases which were never solved. The author does a terrific job of providing information about the victims and the potential leads, including their current status, but it is sad to know that these cases did not lead to justice as the perpetrators remain unknown.
March 21, 2024
Thank you to Netgalley and Pen and Sword True Crime books from an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I personally find it harrowing that there are still so many cold cases unsolved. That so many families are sat at home wondering what has happened to their loves ones, or sadly as time goes on something going to their own graves never knowing the truth of what happened or in some cases where their loved ones body are.
This books explores various cases from 1951 to Present Day. I think there are 60 in total, which is probably only a fraction of those the author could have chosen. Some of which are quite famous and I have heard about, and others that were new to me. What I really like about this book it that it is broken into small digestible sections on each case. So that you are not overwhelmed with too much information, it keeps details and known facts to the point. It is also written in a way that is respectful to anyone who may still have family members living.
I really like that books like this exist as well as various television programs that are still aired showing cold cases, incase it jogs peoples memories of something they might have forgotten seeing or as new forensic techniques might bring a breakthrough in evidence. I hope some of the families in this book get the closure they deserve one day and justice is down. RIP to all those people who were victims in this book and thoughts to their families.
I personally find it harrowing that there are still so many cold cases unsolved. That so many families are sat at home wondering what has happened to their loves ones, or sadly as time goes on something going to their own graves never knowing the truth of what happened or in some cases where their loved ones body are.
This books explores various cases from 1951 to Present Day. I think there are 60 in total, which is probably only a fraction of those the author could have chosen. Some of which are quite famous and I have heard about, and others that were new to me. What I really like about this book it that it is broken into small digestible sections on each case. So that you are not overwhelmed with too much information, it keeps details and known facts to the point. It is also written in a way that is respectful to anyone who may still have family members living.
I really like that books like this exist as well as various television programs that are still aired showing cold cases, incase it jogs peoples memories of something they might have forgotten seeing or as new forensic techniques might bring a breakthrough in evidence. I hope some of the families in this book get the closure they deserve one day and justice is down. RIP to all those people who were victims in this book and thoughts to their families.
December 21, 2023
I truly enjoyed this book overall. As a a true crime fan, it is often hard for me to find cases that I have heard before, and this one delivered case after case. The writing was engaging and interesting overall- and the included pictures were interesting.
June 2, 2024
Very interesting true crime cases. They were written without embellishments and were as fascinating as they were morbid.
I thank the publisher, author and Netgalley for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I thank the publisher, author and Netgalley for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.
December 18, 2024
This book recounts a series of some very sad and unfortunate events and if you like true crime, you’ll like this one even if, like me, you’re not the biggest fan of unsolved murders.
July 28, 2025
Very interesting I even found one of someone I knew
December 27, 2023
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I really enjoy true crime reads and I love a good mystery so this was always likely to be a hit with me – I was really keen to get started on the book as soon as the copy landed on my Kindle.
I loved the length of the chapters and the focus was really on the key details for the murders. The facts were clear and there were quite a few of the murders mentioned that I wasn’t aware of, including one in Coventry which is literally up the road from where I live (and I am always fascinated by local stories).
The book focuses on 60 key cases that the author has picked right from 1951 to the present day. A few of the more recent ones will be well known, having been in the media in recent years such as Jill Dando, Billie Jo Jenkins and the Stephen Downing case where he was released after a wrongful conviction.
The author has given each victim dignity when he has told the story, they aren’t scandalous and it is a great touch that he has added the contact details too for the relevant appeals for anyone with any further information to make contact with the Police forces.
It is 5 stars from me for this one – very highly recommended!
I really enjoy true crime reads and I love a good mystery so this was always likely to be a hit with me – I was really keen to get started on the book as soon as the copy landed on my Kindle.
I loved the length of the chapters and the focus was really on the key details for the murders. The facts were clear and there were quite a few of the murders mentioned that I wasn’t aware of, including one in Coventry which is literally up the road from where I live (and I am always fascinated by local stories).
The book focuses on 60 key cases that the author has picked right from 1951 to the present day. A few of the more recent ones will be well known, having been in the media in recent years such as Jill Dando, Billie Jo Jenkins and the Stephen Downing case where he was released after a wrongful conviction.
The author has given each victim dignity when he has told the story, they aren’t scandalous and it is a great touch that he has added the contact details too for the relevant appeals for anyone with any further information to make contact with the Police forces.
It is 5 stars from me for this one – very highly recommended!
December 7, 2023
‘An unsolved murder is never closed, and these cases are regularly reviewed to identify any new lines of inquiry that could be explored.’
This book contains 60 cases of crimes that happened but remain unsolved.
It is hard to imagine what the family’s of these victims must be going through not knowing what happened to their loved ones 10,20, even 50 years ago.
This is the ideal read for any true crime reader and one who is ok reading some quite disturbing details.
Many of these cases were distressing to read especially when it involved cases of children.
At the end of a number of chapters, some cases have further reading provided to give more detail and information on the cases which I personally liked as I would like to learn more.
‘Christmas should be a happy time of the year, especially for children, so for two to vanish without a trace in a cold Boxing Day night makes for a particularly harrowing mystery.’
Phil Drake has written a well researched book and I look forward to reading more of his work.
This book contains 60 cases of crimes that happened but remain unsolved.
It is hard to imagine what the family’s of these victims must be going through not knowing what happened to their loved ones 10,20, even 50 years ago.
This is the ideal read for any true crime reader and one who is ok reading some quite disturbing details.
Many of these cases were distressing to read especially when it involved cases of children.
At the end of a number of chapters, some cases have further reading provided to give more detail and information on the cases which I personally liked as I would like to learn more.
‘Christmas should be a happy time of the year, especially for children, so for two to vanish without a trace in a cold Boxing Day night makes for a particularly harrowing mystery.’
Phil Drake has written a well researched book and I look forward to reading more of his work.
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