Goodbye, Dearest Holly: A Father's Poignant Testimony

'For many people, the photo of Holly and Jessica will forever represent Soham, and the 'trial of the century' that followed. On the left of that image, seemingly frozen in time, is my daughter Holly, aged, #as #she #often #said, #10 . This book is a factual account of how my family tried to come to terms with her murder.'. Kevin Wells
Some tragedies still leave a lasting impression on us. On August 4, 2002, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman disappeared. For the next thirteen days, their families, the police and the local community searched for them, while the rest of England watched in horror.
Holly was a talented ten-year-old girl. Her parents, Kevin and Nicola, were certain that she would be the first member of their family to go to university. Almost two weeks after Holly and Jessica disappeared, their bodies were found—burned in a ditch. Two days later, Ian Huntley was charged.
In the horrific weeks that followed, Kevin began to take notes, fearful that he would forget important details. Goodbye, Dearest Holly tells the story of the nightmare that began on August 4, the lengthy investigation and its aftermath. Kevin’s diaries recount battles with the media, police bureaucracy and the justice system. The book also includes a gripping account of the trial and sentences of Huntley and Maxine Carr. But above all, Goodbye, Dearest Holly is a loving, final act of a father.
'A brutally honest account of what happens when innocence meets evil. Kevin Wells' book is about a father's love, a family's loss and a nation's dismay. If you want the real story of Soham, read this.' – MAIL ON SUNDAY