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Speaking To Fred Handford’s Daughter

January 6, 2016

This morning it hits me like a bolt from the blue: I need to speak to Fred Handford’s daughter, Katrina. Surely Katrina will be able to give me an honest opinion of her father? Surely she will be able to tell me what sort of man he was? Was he a good father? A good … More Speaking To Fred Handford’s Daughter

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The Importance Of You, Our Reader

January 5, 2016

Without you, our readers and more specifically, your reviews, Janet’s message would be severely diluted. Thank you so much for all you’ve done in 2015. Please help us shout out even louder in 2016. … More The Importance Of You, Our Reader

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EMDR Reveals The Shocking Truth

January 4, 2016

The truth brings tears to both our eyes. … More EMDR Reveals The Shocking Truth

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Fred Handford, Ball Beard Farm

Janet Confronts The Truth Of What Happened To Fred Handford

December 15, 2015

Janet’s third session with the psychologist reveals much, much more than either of us anticipated and I am frightened I may have tipped her over the edge … More Janet Confronts The Truth Of What Happened To Fred Handford

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Watch Janet Read The Intro To The Stranger In My Life

December 1, 2015

Click here to watch a video of Janet Holt reading from The Stranger In My Life … More Watch Janet Read The Intro To The Stranger In My Life

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Fred Handford’s 93-Year-Old Sister Remembers The Night He Disappeared As If It Was Yesterday

December 1, 2015

I call Fred Handford’s sister. Even though Mags is 93 years old she is alert and pin-sharp. She is also bitter and very suspicious. … More Fred Handford’s 93-Year-Old Sister Remembers The Night He Disappeared As If It Was Yesterday

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Is Anyone Telling The Truth?

November 24, 2015

I reread Janet’s statement to the police. Nothing new jumps out at me: she describes the day before Fred disappeared as being the same as any other day, in fact, her statement seems ordinary to the point of banality: too bland to convince, in fact. I think back to the conversation I had with Fred’s … More Is Anyone Telling The Truth?

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Who Was Fred Handford? And Why Did He Disappear?

November 2, 2015

I need to know more about Fred Handford and who he really was – before I can make any guesses as to why he disappeared. … More Who Was Fred Handford? And Why Did He Disappear?

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There Is No Evidence Of Suicide – It’s All Conjecture

October 27, 2015

The answers the police give me regarding Fred Handford’s disappearance from Ball Beard Farm in March 1976 are revealing, but I don’t realise just HOW revealing at this stage. … More There Is No Evidence Of Suicide – It’s All Conjecture

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I Prepare To Interview The Police And Prepare My Questions Carefully

October 23, 2015

I have been granted an interview with Derbyshire Constabulary – but I only have one hour … More I Prepare To Interview The Police And Prepare My Questions Carefully

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