Town Without Pity

by Don Hale

This is a NEW, REVISED and UPDATED edition with unique scene of crime photographs and maps: Town Without Pity - Who really killed Wendy Sewell? In 1973 in the picturesque market town of Bakewell, Wendy Sewell was brutally and bloodily murdered. Wendy had a secret life, involving liaisons with several men in the town. This secret life has never been fully investigated before. It suited many people in Bakewell that a boy from the council estate should take the blame. When local newspaper editor Don Hale began to follow the trail of clues, trying to get to the truth, a campaign of intimidation began, culminating in attempts to murder him. Because of Don Hale's detective work and his courage, Stephen is now free, because the appeal court judges quashed his conviction. TOWN WITHOUT PITY reveals the evidence the authorities still want to hide. This latest edition includes a host of new information, and exclusive photographs from the scene of crime, plus details about fresh evidence that now suggests potential links to the Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe with facts supplied by former cold case detective Chris Clark. There is now new medical evidence available including a compelling 'buried' pathology report hidden for the past 40 plus years. The case remains unsolved and yet, it has been controversially restricted for 95-years despite new claims of links to two other similar and still unsolved murders, and this latest association with the Ripper. It has recently been featured within Judge Robert Rinder's crime series on ITV and remains a fascinating murder mystery.

Genres: True Crime

341 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 26, 2002

Reviews

[Lord Bathcanoe of Snark · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just how accurate is Mr Hale's book?
There have been accusations of many discrepancies and inaccuracies during his telling.
It has been further reported that a number of people that the author claims to have provided personal comments have told the Police that they have never spoken to him or have been misquoted.
It has also been reported that since his release Stephen Downing has confessed to being guilty on three occasions.

[Melita Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Could not put this book down.

Whilst reading this book I felt the frustration felt by the author and Stephen Downing as they tried to prove Stephen's innocence.

There were a few duplications, however the author really drew you into the case. The book does remember the original vicitim Wendy as well as the other victim Stephen.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing book that you really get drawn into. I cant believe that this went on for so long and that people were so determined to keep it covered up and quiet.
I admire Don Hale and all that helped with this investigation/book that they didn't bow to the threats and fear they received and for not giving up on Stephen.
Also for keeping Wendy remembered throughout.

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid account of the miscarriage of justice suffered by Stephen Downing. This e-book edition suffers from a very poor transfer unfortunately.