Helen McCourt
(2022)(The fourth book in the True Crime Mysteries: Missing series)
A non fiction book by Marcus Brown and Netta Newbound
What happened to Helen McCourt?
The disappearance of twenty-two-year-old Helen McCourt is another high profile case that has never been completely solved.
Although a little different to the last three Missing cases, it is no less heartbreaking and puzzling for everyone involved.
But first a warning…
… this series is not for everyone.
Some enthusiasts have read and watched everything there is on these cases already and are looking to us for fresh content… these crimes have NOT been solved—they are cold cases, so you will NOT find fresh content. So, if this sounds like you, there are plenty of other books out there more suited to you.
Helen had everything to live for–a job she enjoyed, a new boyfriend, a wonderful, supportive family and lots of good friends. But on a stormy night in February 1988, Helen failed to return home.
Once again, the UK public was left reeling at the disappearance of a young woman in the prime of her life.
Unfortunately, this time, the police were under no illusions–they soon realised she wouldn’t be found alive.
Within days the killer was identified and charged with murder even though her body hadn’t been recovered. This situation is rare and was one of the first cases in the UK to use DNA profiling and genetic fingerprinting.
Ian Simms, Helen’s killer, always maintained his innocence even though the evidence against him was overwhelming. And, to this day, he has refused to divulge where he hid the body, preventing her family from ever being able to move on with their lives.
Marie McCourt, Helen’s mother, has never given up on her mission to find her beloved daughter’s remains. She also spent years campaigning for a new law to be passed in Parliament which would mean convicted murderers who refuse to reveal the whereabouts of their victims’ bodies could be behind bars indefinitely.
In this series of Missing books, we will examine the evidence, the background of the victims as well as the suspects, and try to piece together what actually happened.
If you are a true crime enthusiast or are just starting out on your true crime journey, the cases we focus on in this series might be right up your alley.
As the title suggests, these crimes have not been totally solved, even though, in some cases, the police have managed to secure a conviction, they still haven’t recovered the victims’ bodies.
In this series of Missing books, we will examine the evidence, the background of the victims as well as the suspects, and try to piece together what actually happened.
Inside, you will find…
A thorough examination of the case to date.
Detailed forensic evidence where possible.
An open-minded inspection of this baffling case.
We will try to make sense of what could have happened.
All scenarios looked at (some hearsay and not proven).
This short, concise, unbiased book can be read in one sitting.
Straight and to the point—no unnecessary waffle.
Order your copy now.
Please note, the findings in this book are mostly fact from official sources, however, there is also a small amount of hearsay and speculation which by no means is meant to form part of official opinion.
The disappearance of twenty-two-year-old Helen McCourt is another high profile case that has never been completely solved.
Although a little different to the last three Missing cases, it is no less heartbreaking and puzzling for everyone involved.
But first a warning…
… this series is not for everyone.
Some enthusiasts have read and watched everything there is on these cases already and are looking to us for fresh content… these crimes have NOT been solved—they are cold cases, so you will NOT find fresh content. So, if this sounds like you, there are plenty of other books out there more suited to you.
Helen had everything to live for–a job she enjoyed, a new boyfriend, a wonderful, supportive family and lots of good friends. But on a stormy night in February 1988, Helen failed to return home.
Once again, the UK public was left reeling at the disappearance of a young woman in the prime of her life.
Unfortunately, this time, the police were under no illusions–they soon realised she wouldn’t be found alive.
Within days the killer was identified and charged with murder even though her body hadn’t been recovered. This situation is rare and was one of the first cases in the UK to use DNA profiling and genetic fingerprinting.
Ian Simms, Helen’s killer, always maintained his innocence even though the evidence against him was overwhelming. And, to this day, he has refused to divulge where he hid the body, preventing her family from ever being able to move on with their lives.
Marie McCourt, Helen’s mother, has never given up on her mission to find her beloved daughter’s remains. She also spent years campaigning for a new law to be passed in Parliament which would mean convicted murderers who refuse to reveal the whereabouts of their victims’ bodies could be behind bars indefinitely.
In this series of Missing books, we will examine the evidence, the background of the victims as well as the suspects, and try to piece together what actually happened.
If you are a true crime enthusiast or are just starting out on your true crime journey, the cases we focus on in this series might be right up your alley.
As the title suggests, these crimes have not been totally solved, even though, in some cases, the police have managed to secure a conviction, they still haven’t recovered the victims’ bodies.
In this series of Missing books, we will examine the evidence, the background of the victims as well as the suspects, and try to piece together what actually happened.
Inside, you will find…
A thorough examination of the case to date.
Detailed forensic evidence where possible.
An open-minded inspection of this baffling case.
We will try to make sense of what could have happened.
All scenarios looked at (some hearsay and not proven).
This short, concise, unbiased book can be read in one sitting.
Straight and to the point—no unnecessary waffle.
Order your copy now.
Please note, the findings in this book are mostly fact from official sources, however, there is also a small amount of hearsay and speculation which by no means is meant to form part of official opinion.
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