The Soham Murders: Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman

from Criminal, Interrupted · host Sophie Imogen

In August 2002, the quiet, safe town of Soham, England, turned into ground zero for a national tragedy. Best friends Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, both ten years old, vanished while walking home from a barbecue in their matching football shirts. What followed was a massive search operation, fueled by desperate hope and gut-wrenching appeals.Content Warning:This episode discusses the kidnapping and murder of two children, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. We will be covering sensitive topics including child homicide, psychological trauma, and sexual predation. Listener discretion is strongly advised, especially for younger or sensitive listeners. Please take care while listening.References:Wikipedia - Soham MurdersBang to Rights Podcast - The Soham Murders - Ian Huntley and Maxine CarrMonstropedia - Ian HuntleyI Could Murder a Podcast.- The Soham Murders: Ian HuntleyTruly Criminal YouTube - The Soham Murders: Holly Wells & Jessica ChapmanThe Independant -Soham murders 20th anniversary: What happened to killer Ian Huntley and families of girls he killedVirtual College - Public Inquiry: Holly Wells and Jessica ChapmanThe Scottish Farmer - Where is Maxine Carr now? The ex-girlfriend of Ian HuntleyMirror - Ian Huntley moans he’s ‘being picked on’ as prison officers seize items from cellCriminal Justice Inspectorates - A REPORT ON THE INVESTIGATION BYCAMBRIDGESHIRE CONSTABULARY INTOTHE MURDERS OF JESSICA CHAPMAN ANDHOLLY WELLS AT SOHAM ON 4 AUGUST 2002

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