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Abused to Death 3: Six More Children Murdered By Their Caregivers
Can we do more to protect children from abuse and murder? Like Gabriel Fernandez in the US, and Baby P in the UK, thousands of children are murdered by their caregivers every year. When we hear of a new case, we are horrified. But we soon go back to our lives and forget about the many children still living in fear and torment.
I write to raise awareness, and in my latest book, I tell the horrific stories of six murdered children
I often tell the stories from the child’s point of view , with all fictionalised elements based firmly on the facts . In addition, you will read
Join me in my search for answers to the question, “How can we save children's lives?”
Not suitable for children, nor those who find depictions of children's suffering deeply upsetting.
I write to raise awareness, and in my latest book, I tell the horrific stories of six murdered children
I often tell the stories from the child’s point of view , with all fictionalised elements based firmly on the facts . In addition, you will read
Join me in my search for answers to the question, “How can we save children's lives?”
Not suitable for children, nor those who find depictions of children's suffering deeply upsetting.
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223 pages, Paperback
Published March 21, 2023
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March 19, 2023
Heart-rending horror…
In another gut-wrenching exposé, Jessica Jackson shines her spotlight on the heart-rending horror perpetrated on children by their parents/step-parents/care-givers. It is a difficult read but the message is clear. We, as a society, have a long, long way to go in learning how to protect our most vulnerable population, the children. The stories contained in this book are contemporary stories about real children who have fallen victim to unimaginable and unspeakable cruelty at the hands of those who should have loved and protected them. As much as we might like to think such things do not happen, the author shows us that they do happen and with frightening regularity. This may not be a pleasant book to read but we owe it to the victims to learn from the mistakes made in their tragic cases, to educate ourselves in what to look for, to never “look away” or “not get involved”, and to do everything in our power as a global community to protect the children of the world from this insanity.
I was provided with an advance copy of this book, for which I thank the author, but I am sharing my honest and unbiased review on a completely voluntary basis.
In another gut-wrenching exposé, Jessica Jackson shines her spotlight on the heart-rending horror perpetrated on children by their parents/step-parents/care-givers. It is a difficult read but the message is clear. We, as a society, have a long, long way to go in learning how to protect our most vulnerable population, the children. The stories contained in this book are contemporary stories about real children who have fallen victim to unimaginable and unspeakable cruelty at the hands of those who should have loved and protected them. As much as we might like to think such things do not happen, the author shows us that they do happen and with frightening regularity. This may not be a pleasant book to read but we owe it to the victims to learn from the mistakes made in their tragic cases, to educate ourselves in what to look for, to never “look away” or “not get involved”, and to do everything in our power as a global community to protect the children of the world from this insanity.
I was provided with an advance copy of this book, for which I thank the author, but I am sharing my honest and unbiased review on a completely voluntary basis.
March 19, 2023
This book rips your heart out. I will never understand why these beautiful children are so tormented , tortured & murdered with no one caring at all by monsters. No help, no resources, nothing. Let down time after time. My heart aches with what they went through, their pain & confusion & hurt at the hands of someone who was supposed to love & care for them. Thank you, Jessica, for having the strength to tell their stories.
March 20, 2023
As difficult as these stories are to read, they must be put out there. True monsters live amongst us all. These are extremely well written thru the point of view of the child.I can't imagine what Jessica deals with while researching and writing these. Perhaps some kind of "nanny" cam can be offered to these children or their siblings to help empower them. Proof can be offered to police and children can be removed immediately. How great would that be without having to listen to the monster's lies? We all must read these stories, find ways and pass laws until no more children are abused. Thank you for the ARC copy.
March 19, 2023
Emotional Heart Wrenching, And Extremely Very Sad
I really applaud the work Jessica Jackson does, to write on this subject regarding the innocent and vulnerable members of our society namely children are a very difficult subject to write about, but once again Jessica Jackson keeps your interest to the very end. The stories in this volume are beyond heart-breaking and I don't for the life of me understand how someone can torture and murder a toddler or child e who are the most innocent and vulnerable in our society.
Children enter this world and are 100 percent reliant on parents and caregivers. But we all know you never know what goes on behind closed doors in any family. Families can seem perfect when you meet them, Parents hold down jobs, go to Church, speak and act normal in front of family and neighbours, but do we really no them or notice the children. We think johnny is just shy, naughty, cold, maybe sick as he shivers but we never consider the child standing before us is petrified of doing or saying anything as the consequences are unimaginable to us what this little boy suffers each day. Afterall Johnnys mum goes to church and her other children act fine and child services who are there to report on abusive parents have told other neighbours all is fine after a visit to the home.
Sadly, the cases in this book are emotional heart wrenching, and extremely very sad but unfortunately, they are true. Abused To Death 3 focuses on 6 children cruelly, violently, and viciously wiped out. Their tiny lives subjected to such horrific abuse by the very people who should have been looking out for them and not the ones who neglected and tortured them. They destroyed and took away everything that these children stood for, could have been, or would have achieved later on in their life’s.
It is absolutely shocking what these poor children went through without anyone to prevent the abuse and it made me sick to my stomach with the evil that these people subject their children, stepchildren, or foster children to. This book gives a voice to the children who cannot speak any longer but hopefully brings awareness to prevent the next tragedy somewhere in this world of ours.
I think the author Jessica Jackson has done an incredible job telling these stories. The book is brilliantly written, and Jessica has a gift on how she tells each and every story and deeply pulls at your heart strings for the innocent children taken far too early. Abuse is not OK, and I highly recommend this book to Phycologists, psychiatrists anyone in child services, foster parents, adopted parents and caregivers. See the signs and do not be afraid to step in and report what you see or hear and save the most vulnerable in our society.
I am part of the ARC group for Jessica Jackson, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I really applaud the work Jessica Jackson does, to write on this subject regarding the innocent and vulnerable members of our society namely children are a very difficult subject to write about, but once again Jessica Jackson keeps your interest to the very end. The stories in this volume are beyond heart-breaking and I don't for the life of me understand how someone can torture and murder a toddler or child e who are the most innocent and vulnerable in our society.
Children enter this world and are 100 percent reliant on parents and caregivers. But we all know you never know what goes on behind closed doors in any family. Families can seem perfect when you meet them, Parents hold down jobs, go to Church, speak and act normal in front of family and neighbours, but do we really no them or notice the children. We think johnny is just shy, naughty, cold, maybe sick as he shivers but we never consider the child standing before us is petrified of doing or saying anything as the consequences are unimaginable to us what this little boy suffers each day. Afterall Johnnys mum goes to church and her other children act fine and child services who are there to report on abusive parents have told other neighbours all is fine after a visit to the home.
Sadly, the cases in this book are emotional heart wrenching, and extremely very sad but unfortunately, they are true. Abused To Death 3 focuses on 6 children cruelly, violently, and viciously wiped out. Their tiny lives subjected to such horrific abuse by the very people who should have been looking out for them and not the ones who neglected and tortured them. They destroyed and took away everything that these children stood for, could have been, or would have achieved later on in their life’s.
It is absolutely shocking what these poor children went through without anyone to prevent the abuse and it made me sick to my stomach with the evil that these people subject their children, stepchildren, or foster children to. This book gives a voice to the children who cannot speak any longer but hopefully brings awareness to prevent the next tragedy somewhere in this world of ours.
I think the author Jessica Jackson has done an incredible job telling these stories. The book is brilliantly written, and Jessica has a gift on how she tells each and every story and deeply pulls at your heart strings for the innocent children taken far too early. Abuse is not OK, and I highly recommend this book to Phycologists, psychiatrists anyone in child services, foster parents, adopted parents and caregivers. See the signs and do not be afraid to step in and report what you see or hear and save the most vulnerable in our society.
I am part of the ARC group for Jessica Jackson, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 20, 2023
Too much abuse
Reading the stories of these six children who never had a chance is gut wrenching. So why does Jessica continue to write on this topic and why do I acknowledge her emails and continue to read? Jessica allows us to experience a fraction of the pain these babies feel and it’s incomprehensible. How do you kick and punch a three year old. How can you sexually abuse a preteen. These stories bring tears to my eyes as I read. The story’s from long ago in era that my parents grew up in where beating your kids and wives was “acceptable” still doesn’t excuse it. What if that were my parents? I wouldn’t be here. Reading about children from my era and the guilt to know that I was lucky to experience that but those days were different, and you can understand slightly why it may take place. But to know that it still happens today is extremely unacceptable. I believe that’s why Jessica tells these stories from the past as it still happens today. Sadly we still have the same agencies using the same lame excuses as they did in the 1950s. Will it ever stop?
Reading the stories of these six children who never had a chance is gut wrenching. So why does Jessica continue to write on this topic and why do I acknowledge her emails and continue to read? Jessica allows us to experience a fraction of the pain these babies feel and it’s incomprehensible. How do you kick and punch a three year old. How can you sexually abuse a preteen. These stories bring tears to my eyes as I read. The story’s from long ago in era that my parents grew up in where beating your kids and wives was “acceptable” still doesn’t excuse it. What if that were my parents? I wouldn’t be here. Reading about children from my era and the guilt to know that I was lucky to experience that but those days were different, and you can understand slightly why it may take place. But to know that it still happens today is extremely unacceptable. I believe that’s why Jessica tells these stories from the past as it still happens today. Sadly we still have the same agencies using the same lame excuses as they did in the 1950s. Will it ever stop?
November 7, 2023
I'd like to say that I enjoyed this book but "enjoy" and the subject matter of this book just do not mix. The book is well written and well researched, that cannot be denied. As I read this, my anger grew almost to the point of no return. I can't honestly say who I was angriest at - the so-called "caregivers" of these children for their unspeakable cruelty or the child welfare system for their abysmal lack of action to protect these kids when so many signs were there. Our system of childcare is an unbelievable failure.
Thank God for people like Jessica Jackson who have the courage to bring this horrific abuse to light. This series should be required reading for anyone seeking a degree in Social Work. People who become aware of child abuse must be held accountable whether they are the perpetrators or someone in authority who has the power to stop it and fails to do so.
If this series saves only one child from the horrors described therein, all of Ms. Jackson's work will have been worth the effort.
Thank God for people like Jessica Jackson who have the courage to bring this horrific abuse to light. This series should be required reading for anyone seeking a degree in Social Work. People who become aware of child abuse must be held accountable whether they are the perpetrators or someone in authority who has the power to stop it and fails to do so.
If this series saves only one child from the horrors described therein, all of Ms. Jackson's work will have been worth the effort.
August 13, 2025
Abused as a child
I am happy that there are ppl like you that frown down on child abuse. I was a victim in my growing up days. Physically abused by my mean step-dad while my mother watched and never said a word. Then sexually abused by my dad and stepmother......after I had my 1st child at 23 my mother had the nerve to ask me if my child was my dads....it was not...my child's dad denied paternity and my son is now 42 with challenges. He's a great kid.....my dad was also murdered for rape charges the police had on him for raping a then 9 year old .... I dont know if the murderer was found or not...I told the police I hoped they never catch the person bcuz my dad violated me at age 14 years...when I informed the police what was happening back in those days the person doing g the bad only got a slap on yhr wrist....im so happy that the laws are more strict now and the suspects go to jail for a very very long g time...
I am happy that there are ppl like you that frown down on child abuse. I was a victim in my growing up days. Physically abused by my mean step-dad while my mother watched and never said a word. Then sexually abused by my dad and stepmother......after I had my 1st child at 23 my mother had the nerve to ask me if my child was my dads....it was not...my child's dad denied paternity and my son is now 42 with challenges. He's a great kid.....my dad was also murdered for rape charges the police had on him for raping a then 9 year old .... I dont know if the murderer was found or not...I told the police I hoped they never catch the person bcuz my dad violated me at age 14 years...when I informed the police what was happening back in those days the person doing g the bad only got a slap on yhr wrist....im so happy that the laws are more strict now and the suspects go to jail for a very very long g time...
March 20, 2024
Heartbreaking
Not really a book I would read. Started of wanting to read about baby p. But read all series. Can't believe how amy1 let alone parents n caregivers could do this to the children. Cowardice so they not brave enough to take there frustrations out on adults. Absolutely horrendous, they should be walked.out of court n hung up in a yard upside down n let parents beat em till.they die. Tax payers shouldn't have to pay for these low life pieces of shit, to eat 3 meals a day. Social services n the police have a lot to ashamed about for not saving them. Jessica Jackson has written these books so well. It's onto us decent humans to look out for this kind of abuse. N I don't believe it's from them being abused. Cuz they would know how brutal it was, n not want timeout any1 else through it. I'm opion
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Not really a book I would read. Started of wanting to read about baby p. But read all series. Can't believe how amy1 let alone parents n caregivers could do this to the children. Cowardice so they not brave enough to take there frustrations out on adults. Absolutely horrendous, they should be walked.out of court n hung up in a yard upside down n let parents beat em till.they die. Tax payers shouldn't have to pay for these low life pieces of shit, to eat 3 meals a day. Social services n the police have a lot to ashamed about for not saving them. Jessica Jackson has written these books so well. It's onto us decent humans to look out for this kind of abuse. N I don't believe it's from them being abused. Cuz they would know how brutal it was, n not want timeout any1 else through it. I'm opion
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March 23, 2023
Heart Breaking
It is unbelievable the amount of children that are being abused and murdered in their own homes where they should be being loved, nurtured and have their basic needs met. How can any decent person cause harm to an innocent child and withhold food or make them eat disgusting things. It is harrowing to think that this is happening all over the world. The perpetrator s should be given life sentences and never allowed to have children again.
Thanks to Jessica for helping to keep these children's memories alive and that the children are never forgotten
It is unbelievable the amount of children that are being abused and murdered in their own homes where they should be being loved, nurtured and have their basic needs met. How can any decent person cause harm to an innocent child and withhold food or make them eat disgusting things. It is harrowing to think that this is happening all over the world. The perpetrator s should be given life sentences and never allowed to have children again.
Thanks to Jessica for helping to keep these children's memories alive and that the children are never forgotten
June 11, 2023
Another mind blowing book of raw truth...
Ms. Jackson has done it again! She gives these poor children a voice. A voice they never had in life. These stories are hard to read, but as the author states, this is truth. These aren't fiction. They could be your neighbor or your grocer, or anyone you come into contact with that seems so unlikely to be capable of such violence and cruelty. Keep reading her stories and supporting these children in hopes of saving even one. Kudos to your great talent Jessica Jackson!
Love from the USA,
Chelsea Haas.
Ms. Jackson has done it again! She gives these poor children a voice. A voice they never had in life. These stories are hard to read, but as the author states, this is truth. These aren't fiction. They could be your neighbor or your grocer, or anyone you come into contact with that seems so unlikely to be capable of such violence and cruelty. Keep reading her stories and supporting these children in hopes of saving even one. Kudos to your great talent Jessica Jackson!
Love from the USA,
Chelsea Haas.
March 19, 2023
My heart broke for each of these children. I don't and never will understand how a parent can be so cruel to their own child. This is a well written story that captures the children's suffering in a very caring way. Ms. Jackson is a wonderful advocate for child abuse and how things can be changed to prevent this from happening. Make sure you have your tissues close while reading this highly recommended book. I received a free copy of this book from the author and this is my honest review.
March 20, 2023
Jessica is an amazing writer. I love how she writes usually from the victims perspective, but also gives the true facts of each case. It is heartbreaking to read how many children have suffered at the hands of their caregivers but it is extremely important that Jessica highlights this in order to hopefully protect many more children. Her work is very well written and always well research3d another job very well done.
April 18, 2023
Jess is the voice of these children
It is so difficult to understand what causes parents to harm their children, but Jess continues to share the child’s story and be their voice. I do not envy the research for each of these cases!
She also raises interesting questions in her analysis of each of the cases, but gives us ALL pointers on how we, as a community, can stop more children coming to harm.
It is so difficult to understand what causes parents to harm their children, but Jess continues to share the child’s story and be their voice. I do not envy the research for each of these cases!
She also raises interesting questions in her analysis of each of the cases, but gives us ALL pointers on how we, as a community, can stop more children coming to harm.
June 4, 2023
this last part was very difficult for me to read. I had to put it down after almost every story to recover. I am very visual and have almost literally seen all the misery and abuse play out in front of me. Unbelievable how much suffering appears in this book. again beautifully worded in both forms by jessica jackson. it sounds strange to say but all books are recommended to read. difficult, but unfortunately this is the reality of the world
March 31, 2023
It is perhaps a sad indictment that these stories need to be written, but they do. It would be so much easier to turn a blind eye, to ignore the cruelty, but Jessica does a great job reminding us all what can happen if we ignore these things. Another set of tragic stories, handled with care but never sensationalised. Jessica gives a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves.
June 27, 2024
Very sad
My heart was aching so many times reading this book. These children didn't stand a chance at a normal life. All they knew was nobody loved them or tried to help . I WILK never understand how a parent can subject their children to this torture and abuse. There is a place all of these abusers to go.
My heart was aching so many times reading this book. These children didn't stand a chance at a normal life. All they knew was nobody loved them or tried to help . I WILK never understand how a parent can subject their children to this torture and abuse. There is a place all of these abusers to go.
August 28, 2024
These poor souls endured & died horrifically.
I personally feel these books should be read to remember these poor little souls who endured horrific abuse from those who should have loved them. If it enables or makes others think & act on any small sign that it’s happening to any other child & saves that child it’s a tiny glimmer of hope.
I personally feel these books should be read to remember these poor little souls who endured horrific abuse from those who should have loved them. If it enables or makes others think & act on any small sign that it’s happening to any other child & saves that child it’s a tiny glimmer of hope.
April 10, 2023
Sad
Oh so sad. This is pure evil, diabolical!! It's very hard to understand or comprehend the depths that some people will go.
Precious little, trusting humans, terrorized by the ones who are supposed to love and care for them. God bless them.
Oh so sad. This is pure evil, diabolical!! It's very hard to understand or comprehend the depths that some people will go.
Precious little, trusting humans, terrorized by the ones who are supposed to love and care for them. God bless them.
April 12, 2023
heartbreaking
Thank you for raising awareness. The suffering these children faced are heartbreaking. It is hard to wrap my head around, how can someone inflict abuse on children…..
Thank you for raising awareness. The suffering these children faced are heartbreaking. It is hard to wrap my head around, how can someone inflict abuse on children…..
July 31, 2023
horrible events by vile people
Well written and researched but all are dreadful accounts of terrible abuse. Can’t my head round why anyone would deliberately hurt a Child time after time after time. It has to stop but how?
Well written and researched but all are dreadful accounts of terrible abuse. Can’t my head round why anyone would deliberately hurt a Child time after time after time. It has to stop but how?
April 14, 2024
Heartbreaking, gut wrenching read.
Horrific true crimes on children by those who should love and protect them. Instead they abuse them and murder them in the most horrific ways.
Them children should feel love and protected not scared and vulnerable.
Truly horrific
Horrific true crimes on children by those who should love and protect them. Instead they abuse them and murder them in the most horrific ways.
Them children should feel love and protected not scared and vulnerable.
Truly horrific
August 23, 2024
of course it's 5 Star
I love these books!!! They all have true stories that are unbelievable and u can't even wrap your head around if... They f sick people who deserve more then what they got.
I love these books!!! They all have true stories that are unbelievable and u can't even wrap your head around if... They f sick people who deserve more then what they got.
November 16, 2024
Great read but heartbreaking
The children in these cases are so upsetting and makes u so angry how anyone can treat someone they are supposed too love so unconditionally in such a despicable evil torturous way is just beyond comprehension
The children in these cases are so upsetting and makes u so angry how anyone can treat someone they are supposed too love so unconditionally in such a despicable evil torturous way is just beyond comprehension
June 1, 2025
Heart breaking
Though these stories are heart breaking, they show how little is still being done to protect children. They are a wake up call to anyone who encounters a child to be vigilant and report. Continue to report until someone listens.
Though these stories are heart breaking, they show how little is still being done to protect children. They are a wake up call to anyone who encounters a child to be vigilant and report. Continue to report until someone listens.
March 19, 2023
A heartbreaking story told in a gentle way. It’s easy to imagine that these children spoke their thoughts to Jessica Jackson before they were taken from us.
March 21, 2023
Heartbreaking stories..... And this is happening everywhere. I think Jessica's books should be read by everyone concerned about child abuse. Be aware and maybe save a life.
April 1, 2023
Another great read from Jessica. It always amazes me how much abuse a child can suffer before being killed. Another book well worth a read of.
May 10, 2023
Disturbing yes informative
As with other book, this was tragic and eye opening. It is sad to see how the different systems failed these children
As with other book, this was tragic and eye opening. It is sad to see how the different systems failed these children
June 7, 2023
Read all 3 books now by Jessica Jackson, highly recommend, so sad .
October 18, 2023
Such sad and depressing events. Makes you want to have a pair of snippers and eye for an eye in all these cases.
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