The shocking nature of James’ murder made headlines around the world at the time, so it is a well-known case. But for those of you who have never heard, or have limited knowledge of this case, I need to make you aware that this story involves the violent death of a 2 year old child. However, even for those of you who are familiar with this story, I will warn you, that this will be extremely difficult to listen to at times, as this case involves descriptions of a graphic nature that some listeners may find distressing… it won’t be for everyone, so please bear this in mind before you begin the first of this three part series. 

What had begun as a relatively normal day in Kirkby, England, would end with a missing two-year-old. It is a case which continues to shock Great Britain and indeed the world. 

The morning after James went missing, Ralph and Denise returned to the police station for an update on the search for their little boy. Neither of them had slept, rather, they had sat numbly on the couch at Denise’s mother's home, where family members attempted to offer comfort and hope.

The previous evening, they had identified James in a single frame of CCTV footage from inside the mall, which showed him walking out of the butchery alone. Another shot taken moments later, showed Denise racing from the store when she realised he had gone. Those shots were taken at 3.39 pm and 3.40 pm. By the next morning, the police had more images to share.

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