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Convicting the Moors Murderers: The Arrest, Trial and Imprisonment of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley
The second book published in this series carries on from where The Moors Murderers left off and continues the horrific story of the crimes perpetrated by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley and tells of what happened at their trial in 1966.
We see how Brady and Hindley turned on David Smith, the 17-year-old who witnessed them murder Edward Evans and shopped them to the police the following day, by attempting to implicate him in their murders. This led to him being an almost daily victim of assaults by both locals and members of the victims’ families.
It tells the full story of the depths Myra Hindley went to in order to affect her escape from prison in 1973, how she eventually turned on Ian Brady and how she manipulated her way through her prison sentence until the day she died. It also shows how Ian Brady tormented the families of the victims from his prison cell.
It tells the full story of how the body of Pauline Reade was recovered from Saddleworth Moor and also of the search for Keith Bennett, who to this day remains unfound.
Printed here for the very first time are photographs of Myra Hindley during her incarceration released to the author from Home Office files held at the National Archives.
We see how Brady and Hindley turned on David Smith, the 17-year-old who witnessed them murder Edward Evans and shopped them to the police the following day, by attempting to implicate him in their murders. This led to him being an almost daily victim of assaults by both locals and members of the victims’ families.
It tells the full story of the depths Myra Hindley went to in order to affect her escape from prison in 1973, how she eventually turned on Ian Brady and how she manipulated her way through her prison sentence until the day she died. It also shows how Ian Brady tormented the families of the victims from his prison cell.
It tells the full story of how the body of Pauline Reade was recovered from Saddleworth Moor and also of the search for Keith Bennett, who to this day remains unfound.
Printed here for the very first time are photographs of Myra Hindley during her incarceration released to the author from Home Office files held at the National Archives.
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Published June 1, 2023
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February 23, 2023
I received a free copy of, Convicting the Moors Murderers, by Chris Cook, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. There is a special place in hell for people like Ian and Myra. This book picks up with their trial, and prison years, til their deaths. Not a very pleasant read, about what these cruel murders did, and how they spent the rest of their lives.
August 2, 2023
Thrre have been many books written on this distirbing true crime. This gives a .more detailed explanation of the aftermath of the conviction. Despite the subject matter i found the book very engaging and throughly disturbing. I found myself fully enggwd as the human side of the monsters was discussed. At times itcwas hard to read but compelling. This puts meat on the bones.
Definitely a solid 4 star read its disturbing subject matter does not detach the factual quality.
Thank you net gallery and publisher gor my arc.
Definitely a solid 4 star read its disturbing subject matter does not detach the factual quality.
Thank you net gallery and publisher gor my arc.
April 11, 2023
Thank you to the publisher, author and netgalley for the ARC.
I thought I knew everything about the moors murders, since I live not far and grew up hearing the stories and watching shows about it. wow was I wrong. This book follows what happened after trial, a view we don’t often get to see.
The author kept strict with the facts, which in such a highly emotional subject is difficult and appreciated. It felt like they gave us the information and allowed us to follow along the process.
I went through so many stages of thought process, the brother in law was involved, no he wasn’t, Myra was an abused unwilling participant, no she wasn’t, Myra was genuinely sorry, no she wasn’t, Brady wasn’t the only highly manipulative person, there has to be more victims, no there isn’t.
Even now I don’t know if I believe Brady’s additional “confessions”. Did they both actually know where Keith is on the moor? Or did they both just lie to get some time out of their cells?
They were both monsters, manipulative, cruel and I really don’t think showed genuine remorse for what they did to those poor children. I hope Keith is located, with how far technology has come surely scanning the shiny brook area would be possible now?
I will be purchasing the first book because I truly enjoyed the authors writing style and how well paced the book was. The author was very respectful even when covering the parents reactions. I hope this author does more books like these, I for certain will purchase!
I thought I knew everything about the moors murders, since I live not far and grew up hearing the stories and watching shows about it. wow was I wrong. This book follows what happened after trial, a view we don’t often get to see.
The author kept strict with the facts, which in such a highly emotional subject is difficult and appreciated. It felt like they gave us the information and allowed us to follow along the process.
I went through so many stages of thought process, the brother in law was involved, no he wasn’t, Myra was an abused unwilling participant, no she wasn’t, Myra was genuinely sorry, no she wasn’t, Brady wasn’t the only highly manipulative person, there has to be more victims, no there isn’t.
Even now I don’t know if I believe Brady’s additional “confessions”. Did they both actually know where Keith is on the moor? Or did they both just lie to get some time out of their cells?
They were both monsters, manipulative, cruel and I really don’t think showed genuine remorse for what they did to those poor children. I hope Keith is located, with how far technology has come surely scanning the shiny brook area would be possible now?
I will be purchasing the first book because I truly enjoyed the authors writing style and how well paced the book was. The author was very respectful even when covering the parents reactions. I hope this author does more books like these, I for certain will purchase!
December 19, 2023
Book Review
Title: Convicting the Moors Murderers: The Arrest, Trial and Imprisonment of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley by Chris Cook
Genre: Non-Fiction, True Crime
Rating: 4 Stars
This book is the second in a series following the Moors Murders but the crimes are very well documented unlike the time Ian Brady and Myra Hindley spent in prison. For the first time ever, this book is told using previously closed Home Office files and details the full story of Myra Hindley’s attempted jailbreak in 1973. The book opens as Brady and Hindley are arrested and point the finger at Hindley’s brother-in-law, David Smith. Shortly after the family of Lesley Ann Downey attacked Myra’s sister and brother in law leading to period of abuse the couple suffered.
On the 19th of April 1966 the trial of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley began. Charges were brought against them for the murders of Edward Evans, Lesley Ann Downey and John Kilbride. Pauline Reade and Keith Bennett were still missing at this point but there wasn’t enough evidence for charges to be brought against Brady and Hindley for these crimes. Both pleaded not guilty and gave evidence in defence of themselves and each other but both made errors which were used against them. Despite following the whole trial process where Brady and Hindley tried to protect each other and blame David Smith, they were both found guilty and sentenced. Brady received three life sentence while Hindley was only convicted of two murders and sentenced to two life sentences and seven years for harbouring Brady. However, at this point only three bodies more to be found and police were convinced that Brady and Hindley were responsible for the disappearance of Keith Bennett and Pauline Reade.
We then turn to looking at Ian Brady’s prison years between 1966 and 1972. Brady was first sent to HMP Durham and during this time he maintained his relationship with Myra Hindley through letters. He also underwent several evaluations but was found to have no mental illness. Brady was determined to see Hindley and petitioned several times to see as she was his common-law wife, however, he had stated during the trial that they didn’t live together in order minimize Hindley’s involvement in the crime and this went against him. As time passes, Hindley began to cut off contact with him which upset Brady but he eventually came to accept that Hindley didn’t want any further involvement with him. He was quite isolated during these years as he spent most of his time in solitary confinement by choice due to the abuse he received from other prisoners but he was also well known for attacking and provoking other child killers on his wing.
We then look at Myra Hindley’s time in prison during the same years. Myra Hindley’s time in prison during these years was very different from Ian Brady’s. Hindley suffered the same amount of abuse but rather than isolating herself like Brady did she ends up becoming a respected figure in prison. Hindley shows herself to have a more manipulative personality than Brady as she uses her relationships with other prisoners and even a guard to gain security and information inside the prison as well as contraband items. Throughout these years Hindley also removed Brady from her life which seems to have a big impact on him but not on her which makes me rethink the traditional dynamic of the overbearing male and meek female since Brady and Hindley seem to inhabit the opposite roles. However, shortly after this Hindley tries to break out of prison which is what we look at next.
The entire section on Hindley’s escape attempt was wild as she uses her relationship with the prison officer; Cairns to do it. Hindley clearly manipulated and brainwashed this woman into believing she was reformed and just being who she was, was punishment enough and spending this long in prison was overkill on the part of the justice system. However, this plan came crumbling down when another inmate who they had been using as a go-between came clean to other officers. Obviously both women and the go-between were taken to court and all received prison sentences. Hindley’s was extended by one year, Cairn’s faced several years and the go-between got 18 months but was cleared through appeal after 6 months. We can’t deny that there is striking difference between Brady and Hindley’s actions during their imprisonment and it is honestly making me think that Hindley was the mastermind not Brady despite what the media says.
We then turn to the prison years of Brady and Hindley from 1974-1985. Hindley’s prison years in this time really highlight her manipulative nature and personality. Despite her escape attempt she continues to pursue different relationships as a form of protection even though she is warned repeatedly about the behaviour. She also petitions to speak or visit with Cairns and is repeatedly denied but she didn’t stop trying. As she has spent nearly twenty years in prison at this point, she begins to petition for her release which doesn’t go well but it doesn’t stir up public interest once more. It is at this point when Hindley was getting a lot of attention in the media that Ian Brady decided to weigh in on the situation and Hindley seems aware of what he is going to do but is under the impression that he won’t because of his lingering affection for her.
Brady’s prison years in the same period were noticeable quieter than Hindley’s. Despite this it didn’t lessen his attempts to move around the system, while he turned away from Broadmoor for a time because he was being housed with younger male inmates, this soon caused concern for the officers and removed Brady from the situation. Brady once again renewed his efforts to get transferred to Broadmoor and things seemed to be moving in his favour but it is also here that he turns on Hindley. Knowing that she is trying to get out he essentially vows she’s never going to get out while he is stuck in prison and begins speaking to detectives about the children that were still missing including Keith Bennett.
By the time the investigation is reignited with both Brady and Hindley admitting there are more bodies on the moors than what was found originally. Hindley tries to use this to advantage by minimising her role in the murders but Brady is brazen in claiming that she could kill in cold blood as well as he could. Eventually, Pauline Reade was found on the moors and laid to rest but Keith Bennett remains have never been found until the day. It is speculated that Keith was special to Brady in some way and the reason he never gave up the location.
We then follow both Brady and Hindley’s remaining time in prison until their deaths. Nothing substantial happens with Hindley during this time but Brady was being pressured for the final body location especially since they had already admitted to the killings. Brady despite being the meeker of the two, shows how cunning he could be with how he makes the detectives run around in circles looking for Keith when he never really had any intention of giving up his location. Overall, this was an informative read and clearly showed why Brady and Hindley belonged in prison until their deaths but it also challenged the media narrative on certain aspects of their personalities and the case itself.
Title: Convicting the Moors Murderers: The Arrest, Trial and Imprisonment of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley by Chris Cook
Genre: Non-Fiction, True Crime
Rating: 4 Stars
This book is the second in a series following the Moors Murders but the crimes are very well documented unlike the time Ian Brady and Myra Hindley spent in prison. For the first time ever, this book is told using previously closed Home Office files and details the full story of Myra Hindley’s attempted jailbreak in 1973. The book opens as Brady and Hindley are arrested and point the finger at Hindley’s brother-in-law, David Smith. Shortly after the family of Lesley Ann Downey attacked Myra’s sister and brother in law leading to period of abuse the couple suffered.
On the 19th of April 1966 the trial of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley began. Charges were brought against them for the murders of Edward Evans, Lesley Ann Downey and John Kilbride. Pauline Reade and Keith Bennett were still missing at this point but there wasn’t enough evidence for charges to be brought against Brady and Hindley for these crimes. Both pleaded not guilty and gave evidence in defence of themselves and each other but both made errors which were used against them. Despite following the whole trial process where Brady and Hindley tried to protect each other and blame David Smith, they were both found guilty and sentenced. Brady received three life sentence while Hindley was only convicted of two murders and sentenced to two life sentences and seven years for harbouring Brady. However, at this point only three bodies more to be found and police were convinced that Brady and Hindley were responsible for the disappearance of Keith Bennett and Pauline Reade.
We then turn to looking at Ian Brady’s prison years between 1966 and 1972. Brady was first sent to HMP Durham and during this time he maintained his relationship with Myra Hindley through letters. He also underwent several evaluations but was found to have no mental illness. Brady was determined to see Hindley and petitioned several times to see as she was his common-law wife, however, he had stated during the trial that they didn’t live together in order minimize Hindley’s involvement in the crime and this went against him. As time passes, Hindley began to cut off contact with him which upset Brady but he eventually came to accept that Hindley didn’t want any further involvement with him. He was quite isolated during these years as he spent most of his time in solitary confinement by choice due to the abuse he received from other prisoners but he was also well known for attacking and provoking other child killers on his wing.
We then look at Myra Hindley’s time in prison during the same years. Myra Hindley’s time in prison during these years was very different from Ian Brady’s. Hindley suffered the same amount of abuse but rather than isolating herself like Brady did she ends up becoming a respected figure in prison. Hindley shows herself to have a more manipulative personality than Brady as she uses her relationships with other prisoners and even a guard to gain security and information inside the prison as well as contraband items. Throughout these years Hindley also removed Brady from her life which seems to have a big impact on him but not on her which makes me rethink the traditional dynamic of the overbearing male and meek female since Brady and Hindley seem to inhabit the opposite roles. However, shortly after this Hindley tries to break out of prison which is what we look at next.
The entire section on Hindley’s escape attempt was wild as she uses her relationship with the prison officer; Cairns to do it. Hindley clearly manipulated and brainwashed this woman into believing she was reformed and just being who she was, was punishment enough and spending this long in prison was overkill on the part of the justice system. However, this plan came crumbling down when another inmate who they had been using as a go-between came clean to other officers. Obviously both women and the go-between were taken to court and all received prison sentences. Hindley’s was extended by one year, Cairn’s faced several years and the go-between got 18 months but was cleared through appeal after 6 months. We can’t deny that there is striking difference between Brady and Hindley’s actions during their imprisonment and it is honestly making me think that Hindley was the mastermind not Brady despite what the media says.
We then turn to the prison years of Brady and Hindley from 1974-1985. Hindley’s prison years in this time really highlight her manipulative nature and personality. Despite her escape attempt she continues to pursue different relationships as a form of protection even though she is warned repeatedly about the behaviour. She also petitions to speak or visit with Cairns and is repeatedly denied but she didn’t stop trying. As she has spent nearly twenty years in prison at this point, she begins to petition for her release which doesn’t go well but it doesn’t stir up public interest once more. It is at this point when Hindley was getting a lot of attention in the media that Ian Brady decided to weigh in on the situation and Hindley seems aware of what he is going to do but is under the impression that he won’t because of his lingering affection for her.
Brady’s prison years in the same period were noticeable quieter than Hindley’s. Despite this it didn’t lessen his attempts to move around the system, while he turned away from Broadmoor for a time because he was being housed with younger male inmates, this soon caused concern for the officers and removed Brady from the situation. Brady once again renewed his efforts to get transferred to Broadmoor and things seemed to be moving in his favour but it is also here that he turns on Hindley. Knowing that she is trying to get out he essentially vows she’s never going to get out while he is stuck in prison and begins speaking to detectives about the children that were still missing including Keith Bennett.
By the time the investigation is reignited with both Brady and Hindley admitting there are more bodies on the moors than what was found originally. Hindley tries to use this to advantage by minimising her role in the murders but Brady is brazen in claiming that she could kill in cold blood as well as he could. Eventually, Pauline Reade was found on the moors and laid to rest but Keith Bennett remains have never been found until the day. It is speculated that Keith was special to Brady in some way and the reason he never gave up the location.
We then follow both Brady and Hindley’s remaining time in prison until their deaths. Nothing substantial happens with Hindley during this time but Brady was being pressured for the final body location especially since they had already admitted to the killings. Brady despite being the meeker of the two, shows how cunning he could be with how he makes the detectives run around in circles looking for Keith when he never really had any intention of giving up his location. Overall, this was an informative read and clearly showed why Brady and Hindley belonged in prison until their deaths but it also challenged the media narrative on certain aspects of their personalities and the case itself.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 3, 2023
A Great Follow Up, Fascinating And Revolting In Equal Measure.
In October 1965, I lived in Manchester, England as a young teenager so I was very aware of the terror everyone felt when Ian Brady and Myra Hindley committed there violent and gruesome murders on the moors, taking innocent children in our neighbourhood. This led to the concern and protection from parents and neighbours as they kept their eyes on all the neighbourhood kids for years whilst Brady and Hindley terrorised us all. Everyone was left shocked at the appalling news that Two of their own had committed this violent and gruesome murders. Sadly, it took five innocent children to be murdered before Ian Brady and Myra Hindley were eventually handed in to the police. Thankfully Myra's brother-in-law, David Smith called into the police station to claim that he had witnessed Ian and Myra trying to cover up the murder of a 17-year-old Edward Evans. This thankfully led to their capture and thankfully the downfall of two of England's most notorious serial killers and eventually the discovery of four of their five victims.
This book has undoubtedly been meticulously researched by Chris Cook and Chris has gathered together so much detailed information. The book details the collapse of the Ian Brady and Myra Hindley relationship and how they began to turn on each other.
The book details how they were treated in prison and how they both adapted and changed over the years. They were both initially very supportive of each other but eventually they cut all ties and began to turn on each other. We learn more about the time when Myra tried to escape prison and her lovers. We also find more details on the recovery of Pauline Read and the hunt for Keith Bennett. For years they still both continued to hold back facts and taunted the police relating to the location of the last two missing victims. Sadly, even now in death they still continue to torment one of the families from beyond the grave.
Anyone wanting to know about the history of these horrific crimes should look no further than these two books. This book is a worthy follow-up to “The Moors Murderers by the same author and both books are definitely worth a read as an excellent factual piece of history well documented by this author. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
In October 1965, I lived in Manchester, England as a young teenager so I was very aware of the terror everyone felt when Ian Brady and Myra Hindley committed there violent and gruesome murders on the moors, taking innocent children in our neighbourhood. This led to the concern and protection from parents and neighbours as they kept their eyes on all the neighbourhood kids for years whilst Brady and Hindley terrorised us all. Everyone was left shocked at the appalling news that Two of their own had committed this violent and gruesome murders. Sadly, it took five innocent children to be murdered before Ian Brady and Myra Hindley were eventually handed in to the police. Thankfully Myra's brother-in-law, David Smith called into the police station to claim that he had witnessed Ian and Myra trying to cover up the murder of a 17-year-old Edward Evans. This thankfully led to their capture and thankfully the downfall of two of England's most notorious serial killers and eventually the discovery of four of their five victims.
This book has undoubtedly been meticulously researched by Chris Cook and Chris has gathered together so much detailed information. The book details the collapse of the Ian Brady and Myra Hindley relationship and how they began to turn on each other.
The book details how they were treated in prison and how they both adapted and changed over the years. They were both initially very supportive of each other but eventually they cut all ties and began to turn on each other. We learn more about the time when Myra tried to escape prison and her lovers. We also find more details on the recovery of Pauline Read and the hunt for Keith Bennett. For years they still both continued to hold back facts and taunted the police relating to the location of the last two missing victims. Sadly, even now in death they still continue to torment one of the families from beyond the grave.
Anyone wanting to know about the history of these horrific crimes should look no further than these two books. This book is a worthy follow-up to “The Moors Murderers by the same author and both books are definitely worth a read as an excellent factual piece of history well documented by this author. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 8, 2023
Convicting the Moors Murderers picks up where the first book ends, and focuses on the trial and thereafter Ian Brady and Myra Hindley's time and experience in prison.
This was a deeply fascinating account, using unsealed documents so it felt really authentic. My only criticism is that the account of the trial itself seemed very sparse, whereas later in the book it felt repetitive and unnecessarily lengthy when reporting on Myra's affair for example. It also read more like a lengthy document, as I couldn't get a sense of the authors' voice.
Having said that, I still found this to be compelling reading as it gave me an insight into the people behind the headlines. I'm still not clear if Myra Hindley truly felt remorse, or if she was as deeply manipulative as many reported throughout the book.
Ian Brady never requested parole so on one hand he seems to have felt he deserved to lose his liberty. But on the other he never seemed to show any remorse, and again was a deeply manipulative and dark soul.
For many people, the Moors Murders were the cautionary tale to never go with strangers. It's a case that haunted the UK for generations and while this book does not try to excuse, nor does it villify. It presents the facts, and lets the reader make up their own mind, which I really respect. The author also writes with great sensitivity, keeping in mind always, the families of the victims.
My hope is that the last remaining victim never found, will one day be able to rest in peace and allow his family to live in peace.
This was a deeply fascinating account, using unsealed documents so it felt really authentic. My only criticism is that the account of the trial itself seemed very sparse, whereas later in the book it felt repetitive and unnecessarily lengthy when reporting on Myra's affair for example. It also read more like a lengthy document, as I couldn't get a sense of the authors' voice.
Having said that, I still found this to be compelling reading as it gave me an insight into the people behind the headlines. I'm still not clear if Myra Hindley truly felt remorse, or if she was as deeply manipulative as many reported throughout the book.
Ian Brady never requested parole so on one hand he seems to have felt he deserved to lose his liberty. But on the other he never seemed to show any remorse, and again was a deeply manipulative and dark soul.
For many people, the Moors Murders were the cautionary tale to never go with strangers. It's a case that haunted the UK for generations and while this book does not try to excuse, nor does it villify. It presents the facts, and lets the reader make up their own mind, which I really respect. The author also writes with great sensitivity, keeping in mind always, the families of the victims.
My hope is that the last remaining victim never found, will one day be able to rest in peace and allow his family to live in peace.
February 25, 2023
‘That’s what I’ve missed because of this. I’ll never be able to have a baby now and I would have liked one so much. I’d have loved to have been a mother but I’ve no chance now. IF I got out tomorrow I’d still be too old.” Myra Hindley
To think this woman wanted to be a mother completely revolts me.
This is Chris’s second book based on the Moors murders. This time around we get to see what happened at the trial and how Myra and Ian coped serving their prison sentence.
A lot of information and research has been done here and I throughly enjoyed reading this. It is a hard topic… especially when it comes to children but anyone who likes reading true crime should check this book out as well as Chris’s other book - The Moors Murderers.
‘Myra told how none of the children ever queried anything or objected to anything they were asked to do. She admitted: ‘It was probably because of me being a woman - they never had any fear.’
The ending of this book is sad and heartbreaking. This was such an awful crime and so many people were affected and still are to this day with many unanswered questions.
I devoured this within 4 days and completely abandoned my other current reads to consume this.
To think this woman wanted to be a mother completely revolts me.
This is Chris’s second book based on the Moors murders. This time around we get to see what happened at the trial and how Myra and Ian coped serving their prison sentence.
A lot of information and research has been done here and I throughly enjoyed reading this. It is a hard topic… especially when it comes to children but anyone who likes reading true crime should check this book out as well as Chris’s other book - The Moors Murderers.
‘Myra told how none of the children ever queried anything or objected to anything they were asked to do. She admitted: ‘It was probably because of me being a woman - they never had any fear.’
The ending of this book is sad and heartbreaking. This was such an awful crime and so many people were affected and still are to this day with many unanswered questions.
I devoured this within 4 days and completely abandoned my other current reads to consume this.
March 24, 2023
With thanks to the author, publishers Pen & Sword, and NetGalley for providing me with a digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
This book focuses on the trial, conviction, and incarceration of the notorious Myra Hindley and Ian Brady. It details how they were treated in prison and how they both adapted and changed over the years, initially being supportive of each other but eventually cutting all ties. For years they still both continued to hold back facts relating to the location of the last two missing victims, and even now in death still continue to torment one of the families from beyond the grave.
Not always an easy read given the content, it is undoubtedly another meticulously researched work by the author, and a worthy follow-up to “The Moors Murderers”, the first in the series. Anyone wanting to know about the history of these horrific crimes need look no further than these two books.
This book focuses on the trial, conviction, and incarceration of the notorious Myra Hindley and Ian Brady. It details how they were treated in prison and how they both adapted and changed over the years, initially being supportive of each other but eventually cutting all ties. For years they still both continued to hold back facts relating to the location of the last two missing victims, and even now in death still continue to torment one of the families from beyond the grave.
Not always an easy read given the content, it is undoubtedly another meticulously researched work by the author, and a worthy follow-up to “The Moors Murderers”, the first in the series. Anyone wanting to know about the history of these horrific crimes need look no further than these two books.
March 25, 2023
This book has a real quality of authority about it! The meticulous research shines through whilst leaving the content readable.
There can be few people around who don't know something of the crimes of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. This book focus is on the trial and the prison terms served by both. In some ways this reveals more about their distinct personalities than the crimes themselves. Myra comes across as a highly devious woman, whilst Brady's affection for his partner in crime, and his bitterness when this is no longer returned, is chilling.
The struggles of the families to find out what happened to their loved ones, made for tough reading. The fact that these other murders were only ever revealed due to the animosity between them, surely confirms that imprisoning them did nothing to improve their personalities.
A good factual book.
There can be few people around who don't know something of the crimes of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. This book focus is on the trial and the prison terms served by both. In some ways this reveals more about their distinct personalities than the crimes themselves. Myra comes across as a highly devious woman, whilst Brady's affection for his partner in crime, and his bitterness when this is no longer returned, is chilling.
The struggles of the families to find out what happened to their loved ones, made for tough reading. The fact that these other murders were only ever revealed due to the animosity between them, surely confirms that imprisoning them did nothing to improve their personalities.
A good factual book.
March 26, 2023
I enjoyed this book very much. It tells about the murders of Edward Evans, Pauline Reade and Keith Bennett who were murdered by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley and buried on the Saddlebrook Moors. The trial was interesting and they both got life in prison. It also tells about how Myra Hindley planned her escape from prison in 1973. She never escaped but eventually turned on Ian Brady. She took a group of investigators and went to the Moors to show where Ian buried Pauline Reade. They took Ian Brady to try to find where he buried Keith Bennett but he remains unfound even today. It was decided that Ian Brady had killed many others throughout his life. There are lots of photos of Myra Hindley during her incarceration. If you like true crime, then you will enjoy this book. Thanks to the Pen and Sword True Crime and NetGalley for a copy for an honest review.
March 26, 2023
I loved this book as, although I had a basic understanding of Myra Hindley and Ian Brady from various sources such as documentaries, I have learned so much more from this book than I have from any other source which is incredible. From the life of David Smith and Maureen to Brady's and Hindley's visits to the moor, various candles, and letters between themselves and the victims' families. On top of all this information, I think the most interesting part of this book for me was probably reading about the arrangements made after Brady died, including the careful transportation of his body to ensure there were no traces left of the body.
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March 30, 2023
Chris Cook has brought us the second instalment of the Moors Murderers. This book covers the conviction of the pair. What happened to David Smith.
The book details the collapse of the Hindley / Brady relationship and how they began to turn on each other. We learn more about the time when Myra tried to escape prison and her lovers. We also find more details on the recovery of Pauline Read and the hunt for Keith Bennett.
The book is extremely well researched. The author has gathered together so much detailed information. A lot of which I was not aware off. I definitely preferred the 1st instalment to this one but still a decent historical read.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to see an ARC
The book details the collapse of the Hindley / Brady relationship and how they began to turn on each other. We learn more about the time when Myra tried to escape prison and her lovers. We also find more details on the recovery of Pauline Read and the hunt for Keith Bennett.
The book is extremely well researched. The author has gathered together so much detailed information. A lot of which I was not aware off. I definitely preferred the 1st instalment to this one but still a decent historical read.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to see an ARC
March 11, 2023
Thank you for advanced copy, this is the second in this series.
This focuses on Hindley around 1973 and her relationship with Brady and how that changed, it's shows her true character and how manipulation played a key role in her prison sentence.
Brady is shown in his true light aswell, again how he believed his power could be used to continue the torment of the families.
We also see unseen pictures of Hindley.
However you feel regarding Brady and Hindley, this is a further fascinating insight into their characters and also on the continuing search for Keith Bennett.
Highly recommended
This focuses on Hindley around 1973 and her relationship with Brady and how that changed, it's shows her true character and how manipulation played a key role in her prison sentence.
Brady is shown in his true light aswell, again how he believed his power could be used to continue the torment of the families.
We also see unseen pictures of Hindley.
However you feel regarding Brady and Hindley, this is a further fascinating insight into their characters and also on the continuing search for Keith Bennett.
Highly recommended
April 13, 2023
Chris Cook continues where they left off with this history of the Moors Murderers. Anyone who is interested in true crime will be fascinated by this incredibly well-researched and written book.
Using statements from witnesses, inmates, and prison staff, Cook chronicles the lives of Brady and Hindley after their convictions for their heinous crimes, as well as the affects the murders had on the victims' and criminals' families.
I would recommend. I'm looking forward to seeing what Cook writes next.
Many thanks to Chris Cook, Pen & Sword, and NetGalley for this copy.
Using statements from witnesses, inmates, and prison staff, Cook chronicles the lives of Brady and Hindley after their convictions for their heinous crimes, as well as the affects the murders had on the victims' and criminals' families.
I would recommend. I'm looking forward to seeing what Cook writes next.
Many thanks to Chris Cook, Pen & Sword, and NetGalley for this copy.
June 17, 2023
Thankyou to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this ARC.
I LOVE true crime, i love reading about people and learning about what make people tick and do the things they do, i hate that they hurt and murder people, but i love that books about true crime keep the world reminded that the people (victims) existed and that they matter.
This book was very fascinating, interesting, disturbing and i couldn't put it down.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys true crime.
5/5 stars
Thanks again
I LOVE true crime, i love reading about people and learning about what make people tick and do the things they do, i hate that they hurt and murder people, but i love that books about true crime keep the world reminded that the people (victims) existed and that they matter.
This book was very fascinating, interesting, disturbing and i couldn't put it down.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys true crime.
5/5 stars
Thanks again
March 2, 2023
Another brilliant book by publisher Pen and Sword. As the title says it's a detailed documented trial and conviction of Moors Murderers - Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Their heinous murders of five children shocked the nation in the 1960s.
The book is well-researched and well-written, mostly based on documents from Home Office. The involvement of other members of the family such as David Smith and Maureen Smith is mentioned. Highly recommended!!!
The book is well-researched and well-written, mostly based on documents from Home Office. The involvement of other members of the family such as David Smith and Maureen Smith is mentioned. Highly recommended!!!
February 24, 2023
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for a review. Not the most pleasing read , but these were not pleasant people. This book covers some of their horrific crimes and their trial. Great read for the true crime fans.
March 7, 2023
If anyone has heard of Ian and Myra and the tremendous terror they caused in the 60’s will know just how hard it is to read about their case and the pain they have caused to the families of their victims.
March 15, 2023
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.
Another well researched and interesting book about the Moors murders.
I’ve read and listened to a lot about this couple and the horrible crimes they committed. This one is accurate and full of information.
Another well researched and interesting book about the Moors murders.
I’ve read and listened to a lot about this couple and the horrible crimes they committed. This one is accurate and full of information.
March 21, 2023
This book and the previous one by Chris Cook are the DEFINITIVE books on the Moor Murderers. Full of interesting details and facts not divulged in any other books I have read on the murders. Fascinating and must reads for true crime fans. Highly recommended.
April 10, 2023
Not the standard true crime novel. This book is heavy with information, maybe too much so. Every account and report is expressed with great detail. The story and Ian and Myra is well known and this book seems to focus on a lot of what is usually just passed over as less interesting and it shows.
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