On an August evening in 2002, two little girls named Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman set out to buy sweets, but they never returned home? The last person to see them was Ian Huntley, a man who had seamlessly integrated himself into the fabric of a new community under false pretences. With an alibi from his girlfriend, Maxine Carr, the truth of their disappearance remained a mystery - until a large-scale investigation unfolded over the following weeks which would reveal horror after horror. This narrative dives into one of the most extensive police searches in British history, capturing the heart-gripping grief and trauma that ripped through families and communities for decades to come. Explore the psyche of Huntley and Carr through expert analyses, as this chilling account unravels the complexities of human behaviour and sordid pasts. Discover the haunting true story behind the sensationalised headlines, where innocence met depravity and lives remain irrevocably changed. AUTHOR: Brittany Jones is a journalist and magazine editor, who frequently writes about True Crime and psychological issues, particularly regarding unsolved crimes, historical murders and shocking cases. She is a mother of two children, and wife, who spends her time volunteering at organisations such as NACAO, appearing on national television shows like BBC's The One Show and contributing words to publications about childhood trauma and parental alcoholism. 20 b/w illustrations
