Who Killed Jill Dando?)
Please note this book is out of
print. It was an updated version of The
Case of Barry George and has since been updated itself to form Justice for Jill, details of which can
be found by clicking here. Justice for Jill
is still on sale and still relevant because it discusses the type of person
who did kill the popular television presenter.
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Has justice been
served or is an innocent man in prison and a cold-blooded killer still on the
loose? And, if a cold blooded killer is still on the loose, who might that
killer be? These are the questions you are asked to consider when reading my
book Who Killed Jill Dando?.
This true crime book is the second, updated, edition of my debut book The Case of Barry George. It
includes all of the content of the previous edition, but brings the story
fully up to date with the new evidence being discussed for the first time.
Other recent events in George's case are covered in a bid to produce a
definitive account.
George was convicted in July 2001, of murdering the popular 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.
Who Killed Jill Dando?
provides detailed discussion of the murder, the massive 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. 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.
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. For example, it has wrongly been believed that George
kept pictures of Dando on the interior walls of his flat. 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? In April 2004 a man
confessed to murdering Jill Dando. His startling claims are covered in this
book for the first time, although the police dismissed his admissions.
This book includes a new theory that Jill Dando was not the intended victim,
as well as informing the public of other key pieces of information about the
murder of Jill Dando and the aftermath of the crime. I have spoken with a
number of people who know George, including a relative, his best friend and
an inmate who George has served with in Whitemoor Prison. I have also spoken
to George himself. Speaking with those who know him, and the man himself, has
enabled me to gain a very good picture of the man regarded as one of Britain's most evil killers.
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.
FURTHER
DETAILS
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, about the earlier edition of the book.
Please visit the 'What The Media Has Said' page of this website (listed on
the left of this page) for more details.
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 (although
information relating to Barry George's background and time in prison was
acquired from the campaign). 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 please do not hesitate to contact me.
To contact me please visit the 'Contact Me'
page of this website.
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