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Who Killed Jill Dando? (a new edition of The Case of Barry George)

'A must read', 'Very good', 'Fascinating', 'An extraordinarily competent piece of work', 'carefully researched ... meticulous'

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.


HOW TO BUY THE BOOK
The book is published by Kempton Marks, an imprint of Authors OnLine Ltd.

It can be bought as a paperback or an E-book. An E-book is an electronic version of a book that can be downloaded from the Internet on to your computer. You can then print it off or read it from your computer. The E-book costs £3.25 and can be downloaded from
www.authorsonline.co.uk

Who Killed Jill Dando?