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My Girl

The Babes in the Woods murders. A mother’s fight for justice.

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On Thursday 9th October, Michelle Hadaway's worst fears came true. After watching her daughter Karen playing in the neighbour's garden with her best friend Nicola, Michelle returned to cook dinner for her family. Unbeknownst to her, this would be the last time she would ever see Karen alive.

In the following days and months, shocking details would come to light about the nature of Karen and Nicola's murders, and the case which had come to be known as 'the Babes in the Wood murders' would lead to one of the most infamous and cruellest miscarriages of justice in British history.

For decades, Michelle fought tirelessly to bring justice to her daughter's murder, shining light on countless police failings and media manipulations in the process. Finally, in 2018 after 32 years of suffering, Russell Bishop, the man Michelle had long known to be guilty, was sentenced in court.

This is the story of two stolen lives, of the long road to justice, but most of all the story of a mother's love and determination.

©2023 Michelle Hadaway (P)2023 Penguin Audio Crime Murder True Crime
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You can now Rest in peace Karen and Nikki the truth has finally been told I hope both families can now start healing

So sad

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I listen to a lot of criminology but not normally do I listen to a parents story. It was a difficult listen as a parent myself but Michelle is truly a remarkable lady and my heart goes out to her.
We as adults need to look out for young children against the ones that have opposite ideas.
This story had me in tears at times. Well written and narrated.
Rest in peace Lee. I like to think you are with your daughter now.

Heart Wrenching

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Wow such a heart breaking story but the fight in the law defo need to read

A must read

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Wow what a horrific incident to have happened to 2 innocent children.
I could not stop listening to the power of the parents continuously pushing for justice.
Thinking of both families

Heartbreaking

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I felt like I was part of the family searching for justice, This story was read with understanding and agility

the true details and the hard facts

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