The Case of Barry George
'A must read', 'Very good', 'Fascinating',
'An extraordinarily competent piece of work', 'carefully researched ...
meticulous', 'riveting reading'
Has justice been
served or is an innocent man in prison and a cold-blooded killer still on the
loose? That is the question you are asked to consider when reading my debut
book The Case of Barry George.
This book was my debut book and has been
updated to form Justice for Jill.
Further details are available by clicking here.
This true crime book discusses the case of Barry George who, in July 2001,
was convicted of the murder of the television presenter Jill Dando. The Barry George trial was very high-profile; it
was the British equivalent of the OJ Simpson trial in the USA. Unlike Simpson, George was convicted and
is still fighting against his conviction.
The murder of Jill Dando resulted in one of the
largest police investigations ever held in Britain. Dando's status
as the 'face of the BBC', which was how she was frequently described after
her death, meant the press eagerly followed all developments in the case. As
a consequence of the immense media attention and public concern, the police
were aware that a conviction was necessary.
The Case of Barry George
provides detailed discussion of the murder, the police investigation and the
subsequent conviction of Barry George.
My book discusses, in more detail than any other book on the case, all of the
evidence and attempts to show that what was termed "compelling evidence"
does not prove that George was in any way involved in this terrible crime.
Indeed it argues that George was elsewhere at the time of the murder. The
weaknesses in the prosecution's case are fully exposed and information that
the jury never heard, is covered. I have studied forensic science and
psychology to show that the forensic evidence and eyewitness testimony
provided at trial was highly misleading. On the basis of my research I have
highlighted points that the defence really ought to have considered which,
had the jury been fully informed of the issues, would have provided ample
reason to acquit George. My conclusions are the result of my own research and
not the words of Barry George or any of his supporters. My work contains
facts that show this could very well be a case that will remain in the annals
of criminal history as a lasting reminder of the failings of the British
justice system.
This book, which provides some new information that I myself have had some
role in acquiring, brings the story fully up to date with a mention of some
latest news in the conclusion. The news, which the public have not previously
heard, shows that the murder of Jill Dando and the
case of Barry George continue to surprise.
The Barry George trial, unsurprisingly, resulted in a large element of what
is known as 'trial by media'. Essentially the prosecution case was
presented via the media at the expense of the defence's case, which most
usually only had a passing reference. As a consequence a number of
misconceptions exist. My book attempts to inform people of the truth so that
they can realise what they have read and heard previously, is incorrect.
My book argues George's innocence and ultimately leaves the reader with a
serious question; who really did kill Jill Dando? I
have provided some pointers that were not sufficiently considered by the
police. It is interesting that since my book was published I have received a
number of intimidating emails from another suspect in the investigation, a
man mentioned in my book. Could he be Dando's real
killer?
Although this is a book about a British case, it will be of interest to many
who like true crime, current affairs and who are interested in the justice
system. This case has implications on cases across the world, as it shows just
how easily people can be convicted of crimes such as murder.
The book was published by Kempton Marks, an imprint of Authors OnLine Ltd.
The paperback is now out of print and so it is not easy to obtain through
bookshops (a more updated version of the book has been published and is
currently available through bookshops. For details of this book please click here.
The ISBN number for The Case of
Barry George is 0 7552 0500 6
The book is 200 pages long.
Please visit the 'Reviews of My Published Books' page of this website if you
would like to see what people who have read the book have said about it.
Favourable comments have been written in national newspapers, including a
two-page feature in the Daily Express. Please visit the 'What The Media Has
Said' page of this website (listed on the left of this page) for the articles
which have been reproduced.
The book has the approval of Barry George and the backing of the Justice For
Barry (JFB) campaign, which supports George in his struggle against his
conviction. The campaign (which has a website listed in the links section of
this site) believes my book will keep the story alive and will help inform
people of the facts. It was, however, written independently of JFB and so the
views expressed are my own beliefs based upon the detailed examination of the
case which I undertook.
If you have any questions about my book, or are having difficulty obtaining a
copy, please do not hesitate to contact me. To contact me please visit the 'Contact
Me' page of this website.
A photograph of the front cover is shown below.
The Case of Barry George
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