This was a respectfully written true crime nonfiction book, it had that educational element that I was looking for. Chris Clark and Tanita Matthews wrote this perfectly and you could tell the research was done perfectly. I didn't know a lot about this case and thought it was researched well and glad I was able to learn about this.

While this book initially looked interesting to me, I didn’t feel that I really got into it the same way I have with other true crime books. I also came to realise I really did not want to read about this subject matter right now, too heinous of a crime and too disturbing and sad. Thanks for the opportunity to reF this book, it just wasn’t for me.

I’m a big fan of true crime and this title was of particular interest as I lived near the area at the time of Judith Roberts murder and recall the case. This book is a real eye opener. I remember there were doubts about the conviction of Evan’s at the time and an innocent man spent many years incarcerated, trying to prove his innocence. But what was worse was that the real killer was still at large, free to continue his killing spree.

I find it disgraceful the Laurence Byford’s report was suppressed for decades. That’s so wrong. There has long been a belief that Sutcliffe was responsible for numerous other murders. These have not been fully explored but this book makes a truly compelling case. It deserves a wide audience.
Clark is a former police intelligence officer. He and his Co author have conducted extensive and meticulous research including an independent pathologist review of evidence. This is a story which reads like a thriller, but it’s chilling as it’s all true and the people are real. Detailed and well written a must for true crime enthusiasts but also a fascinating slice of very recent social history.

In the Summer of 1972, 14-year-old Judith Roberts took off for a bike ride within the vicinity of her Staffordshire home. Her body was discovered after a three-day manhunt, concealed from view in a thick privet having been brutally attacked. The community of Tamworth was rocked by the news of her death and an outcry for justice ensued.

This is a well written, well researched book. It’s obvious that there are gaping holes in the investigation and particularly the interviews of Evans. These were clearly definite failings but it is meticulously documented in this book. I enjoyed reading it and it was excellent and easy to follow the theory surrounding the case. A great read and the introduction of Sutcliffe isdefinitely food for thought.

A very interesting book which goes into incredible detail about police procedures and the law as it was at the time of the crimes. I enjoyed reading the theories and how the authors came to their positions on the cases. It seemed very well researched and thought through. As always with Chris Clark’s work, the victims are treated respectfully and their importance never forgotten.