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On December 2nd, 2006, the naked body of a woman was discovered in woodland just south of the Suffolk satellite town of Ipswich. Over the next ten days, four further bodies were found. All were naked. All were prostitutes. All had worked in Ipswich's red light district. All five had been strangled.These tragic events caused a local, national and international media explosion. Police were drafted in from forces all over the country in a desperate effort to stop this terrifying serial murderer. The speed of developments stunned everybody, and then Tom Stephens, a 37 year-old supermarket worker from Ipswich who had known all five women and sold his story to a Sunday tabloid newspaper was arrested. Just days later, a 48 year-old forklift truck driver named Steven Wright was taken into custody, forensic teams swooping on his bed-sit in the middle of Ipswich's red light area, all in the full glare of the media spotlight. Wright was charged and remanded in custody to await trial whilst Stephens was bailed. The murders ceased, and the British public felt a collective surge of relief. The media had named both men, and Wright especially underwent a 'trial by media' even before he was charged.This is the shocking story of the Ipswich Killer. From the discovery of the bodies, the impact on the families of the victims, the biggest police investigation ever mounted in Suffolk, the trial and the verdict, and whether the outcome could have been prejudiced by the naming of the arrested men so early on. This is the story of a series of murders, which produced more fear and terror than any in Britain since the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper twenty-five years earlier.
About the Author
Neil Root was born in London in 1971. He is a graduate of the MA in Creative Writing at the University of Manchester. As well as being a writer, he is a lecturer and teacher in English Literature and Language. He has worked abroad in several countries. He writes non-fiction, poetry and fiction, and he has had several non-fiction articles, poems and short stories published. He wrote and co-directed a play which was performed at the Camden People's Theatre, London. He is extremely interested in true crime, psychology and history, and has read and researched widely on these subjects. He lives in London.
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The Suffolk landscape in winter can be very beautiful, the falling leaves gently rustled by the wind a reminder of time passing and the inevitability of the life cycle. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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The Suffolk landscape in winter can be very beautiful, the falling leaves gently rustled by the wind a reminder of time passing and the inevitability of the life cycle. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well written and atmospheric, this account evokes a real sense of the fear and apprehension that descended upon the inhabitants of Ipswich in late 2006. It engages your emotions and is very sensitive in its portrayal of the victims. The author avoids the groundless psycho-babble that mars many a true crime book and performs the neat trick of making you wonder what will happen next, even though you already know.
A great read.
A great read.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was my first True crime read - I am pleased to say that it was clearly understandable and humanistic in its approach. It is a well crafted and balanced read. It has a breadth of information that maintains the readers interest. I would be happy to watch out for future publications by this author.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A really good read!! Well constructed, with events unfolding clearly, allowing the reader to feel part of the tension and fear which was visited on a community in the Christmas period. Harrowing events are handled with compassion. And a sense of place adds depth, grounding the written word in reality.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good, but not special
The author writes well and uses straightforward language in an orderly narrative of these murders. He assumes no prior knowledge of serial killers and murders. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Junius
Not the best book
Such a sad story, but not the best background information and lots of references to the sun newspaper which was annoying. Not as good as some other true crime books i have read.
Published 11 months ago by Shoegirl03
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this book explains the horrific story about the ipswich murders probably the best material regarding this evil man and it explains in easy detail how the police forces hunted down... Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2009 by Mr. M. A. J. Booth
Excellent appraisal of a killer
As a story that shocked millions and is still fresh in the minds of many, the author manages to retain a freshness and maintain the readers interest throughout. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2009 by P. White
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