Jeremy Craddock, a former deputy editor of the Warrington Guardian and now a journalism teacher at Manchester Metropolitan University, has recently published a captivating memoir recounting a chilling murder case he covered as a young reporter in the 1990s.
The memoir, titled The Lady in the Lake: A Reporter’s Memoir of a Murder, sheds light on the Coniston Water murder case from the 1990s. The case gained international attention when the body of Carol Park, a 30-year-old mother, was discovered in Coniston Water in 1997, 21 years after she went missing in 1976.
Following the discovery of Carol Park’s body, her husband Gordon Park was arrested on suspicion of murder. Despite appearing to be a straightforward case, it turned out to be one of the most intricate and challenging legal cases in British history. Gordon Park maintained his innocence, prolonging the investigation for another two decades.
Jeremy Craddock’s memoir delves into the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists covering such sensitive and tragic events. It not only explores the devastating impact of the murder on the victim’s family but also reflects on the media’s role in reporting true crime stories.
In addition to his latest memoir, Jeremy Craddock has previously authored a true crime book titled The Jigsaw Murders, which delves into the crimes of Lancaster doctor Buck Ruxton in 1935. The book has received critical acclaim and has been nominated for the 2022 Crime Writers’ Association Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction. It is also being adapted into a television drama by the team behind popular shows like ITV’s Vera and BBC’s Shetland.
The Lady in the Lake is scheduled to be released this week by Mirror Books and has already been picked up for television adaptation by West Road Pictures. Jeremy Craddock will also be featured on Sky TV’s Forensics: Catching The Killer for an author interview in December.
Readers can purchase a copy of The Lady in the Lake in paperback or Kindle e-book format on Amazon and at various bookstores. Don’t miss the opportunity to delve into this gripping true crime memoir that offers a unique perspective on the challenges of reporting on heinous crimes.