Catching a Serial Killer: My hunt for murderer Christopher Halliwell, subject of the ITV series A Confession
Stephen Fulcher
Jun 2017 · Random House
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The true story behind the ITV series, A Confession
'The gripping allure of long-form podcasts, such as Serial' Observer
On the evening of Saturday, 19 March 2011, D.S. Stephen Fulcher receives a life-changing call that thrusts him into a race against the clock to save missing 22-year-old Sian O’Callaghan, who was last seen at a nightclub in Swindon. Steve knows from experience that he has a small window of time to find Sian alive, but his hopes are quickly dashed when his investigation leads him to Christopher Halliwell, a cabbie with sick obsessions.
Following the investigation as it develops hour-by-hour, Steve’s gripping inside story of the cat-and-mouse situation that ensues shows how he hunted down Halliwell – his number-one suspect – which led him to the discovery of Sian’s body and another victim, Becky Godden-Edwards, who had been missing since 2002. The murders shocked the nation and Halliwell become one of the most hated men in Britain. Since then, he has been linked to several murders and disappearances, and has been called 'sick in the head' by an ex-cellmate for his unrelenting hatred of women.
Catching a Serial Killer is a thrilling, devastating and absorbing look at a real-life murder case and potentially one of the UK’s most prolific serial killers.
'The gripping allure of long-form podcasts, such as Serial' Observer
On the evening of Saturday, 19 March 2011, D.S. Stephen Fulcher receives a life-changing call that thrusts him into a race against the clock to save missing 22-year-old Sian O’Callaghan, who was last seen at a nightclub in Swindon. Steve knows from experience that he has a small window of time to find Sian alive, but his hopes are quickly dashed when his investigation leads him to Christopher Halliwell, a cabbie with sick obsessions.
Following the investigation as it develops hour-by-hour, Steve’s gripping inside story of the cat-and-mouse situation that ensues shows how he hunted down Halliwell – his number-one suspect – which led him to the discovery of Sian’s body and another victim, Becky Godden-Edwards, who had been missing since 2002. The murders shocked the nation and Halliwell become one of the most hated men in Britain. Since then, he has been linked to several murders and disappearances, and has been called 'sick in the head' by an ex-cellmate for his unrelenting hatred of women.
Catching a Serial Killer is a thrilling, devastating and absorbing look at a real-life murder case and potentially one of the UK’s most prolific serial killers.
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Aron Jones
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May 14, 2021
Absolutely Gripping Roller-Coaster Ride ! 😳 Best book I've ever read. Being an Oxford boy, I drive past Gablecross Police Station when going to Swindon and the place never fails to put the Case, and this book at the forefront of my mind. Superintendent Steve Fulcher caught a murderer by using his exceptional skills and experience. Steve's only desire was to save the life, if humanly possible, of a lovely young lady who was missing. The investigation was complex and difficult which caused Steve Fulcher to take a perfectly legal, but rare step in obtaining information from the suspected kidnapper. Mr Fulcher's skills obtained a confession to two murders. What followed is surely the most shameful and despicable series of events in Police history - effectively asserting that a suspected villain - a murderer in this case - has more importance, in terms of rights (PACE), than a victim of a crime - including murder. No wonder Mr Fulcher has the whole country behind him. A MUST READ 🤔
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Lady Gee
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July 14, 2017
THE best book I have ever read. It describes exactly the 'damned if you do / damned if you don't' nature of police investigations and the total lottery of having to make a decision under pressure with little information. Then how the Force stands aside to let the Investigating Officer take the fall, alone, whilst they scrabble to absolve all responsibility, spinelessly pandering to the IPCC, press & politicians. Good work Boss. We are all proud of you. Unlike Wilts ACPO, you can rest easy now - with a clear conscience.
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neil seager
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July 14, 2017
True story telling the trials and tribulations of being a copper. Great book . Couldn't put it down. Also shows that police corruption doesn't stop at beat Bobby's it goes atraight to the top
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About the author
Stephen Fulcher was born and bred in Coventry. He joined the police force in 1986 and rose through the ranks to become a detective superintendent, working for Sussex CID, Special Branch at Gatwick and the Force Intelligence Bureau before joining Wiltshire Police in 2003. During his time in the force he helped solve countless major crime cases, leading many as the senior investigating officer, and received three crown court commendations and one chief constable’s commendation. He holds a master’s degree in applied criminology and police management from Cambridge University. Having now left the police force, Steve works with UK government agencies, training local police officers in political hotspots such as Libya and Somalia. This is his first book.
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