The Pembrokeshire Murders
The dramatic true story of a 20-year hunt for a serial killer and the detectives who brought him to justice

Name: The Pembrokeshire Murders
Brand: Hachette UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Steve Wilkins
ISBN: 9781841884592

Author: Steve Wilkins, Jonathan Hill

Narrator: Peter Kenny

Unabridged: 8 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Seven Dials

Published: 01/07/2021

Categories: Nonfiction, True Crime, Murder, Forensics, Biography & Autobiography, Medical, Social Science, Criminology, Law, Criminal Procedure

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

The dramatic, compelling bestselling true story of how a serial killer was finally unmasked after evading justice for more than twenty years

Now a major TV series starring Luke Evans

1980s. In the beautiful, unspoiled landscape of Pembrokeshire, a serial killer is at large: two double murders; an assault; the rape and assault of two teenagers - all potentially the work of one man.

This is the fascinating true story of a brutal murderer and the detectives who worked the cold case for six years in order to bring him to justice. Combining cutting edge forensic techniques with old fashioned detective work, a team of detectives worked to build a case against their prime suspect. But it was a race against time: would he strike again?

No one could predict that the killer's appearance on a gameshow would provide bizarre but crucial evidence.

The operation is now recognised as one of the greatest cold case reviews ever undertaken in the UK.

The killer is now serving a "life means life" sentence.

Perfect for fans of The Serpent

About Steve Wilkins

Detective Chief Superintendent Steve Wilkins moved to Pembrokeshire from the North West when aged 17 and worked locally in the area before joining Cheshire Police in 1980. He transferred to Dyfed-Powys Police in 1992 and has extensive experience in CID, 30 years of his 33 years service has been as a Detective. He was seconded to the National Criminal Intelligence Service as Head of Region for the North West of England and prior to returning to force he was the head of intelligence for the UK. Wilkins returned to Dyfed-Powys Police as a Detective Superintendent to work as Senior Investigation Officer on numerous cases. He has also worked closely with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in trying to secure justice for the family of Kirsty Jones who was murdered in Thailand in 2000.

About Jonathan Hill

Jonathan has been presenting ITV news in Wales for more than twenty-five years. He has a special interest in crime reporting and has also produced several award winning documentaries for ITV. This is his first book. @JonathanITV

About Peter Kenny

As both actor and singer, PETER KENNY has worked widely in theatre and broadcasting, appearing with, amongst others, the Royal Shakespeare Company, A&BC, Coventry Belgrade, and the BBC Radio Repertory Company. He is a prolific audiobook reader and his titles include The Wasp Factory and Look To Windward by Iain Banks, and The Prisoner of Heaven by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Llinos on February 27, 2020

Brilliant Investigations As a retired Dyfed Powys Police officer myself, I was intrigued to find out how they nailed this evil piece of garbage who had terrorised the Pembrokeshire area for years affecting numerous victims for life. Having read the book and knowing and having worked with the majority......more

Goodreads review by Thebooktrail on July 30, 2021

link: Visit the locations in the book of this true crime case This is one of the most interesting true life stories about an investigation I have read in a long while. The book focuses on the hard work of the police and the sheer volume of work and effort it takes to open up a cold case and to even......more

Goodreads review by Akcherrybomb on January 24, 2021

After watching the ITV series then finding out there was a book produced also I was eager to read as the TV series really interested me. I hadn't heard of the Pembrokeshire Murders before so this was all fresh to me. Really interesting read. Didn't engage me all the time as the way it is told is real......more

Goodreads review by David on November 01, 2023

This is the horrifically fascinating account of the painstaking gathering of evidence and successful prosecution of Wales' most wanted serial killer and rapist John Cooper, who, fortunately for us all, will never see the outside of a gaol again. Not for the faint of heart. The graphic forensic detai......more

Goodreads review by Suzanne on January 08, 2021

I didn't plough through this book - it took me months among other books I was reading. It didn't grab me from the start, but it is a true tale and not dramatised so it is hard going and heavy in places where the author and man in charge goes into maybe a little too much detail for the layman. I live......more