Julia Wallace Murder Case

Thanks Ged :PDT11

This appeared recently on Tom Slemen's forum. It is a post by Tom himself...

"I was lucky enough to be given permission by Merseyside Police to view the files on the case. I was shown the mortuary photographs of Julia Wallace, including close-ups of the back of her head to show the damage done by the weapon.
I'm currently writing a book on the case which makes a mockery of Goodman's book (which is irritatingly interlaced with quotes from Alice in Wonderland). It wasn't Parry.
So many people got in touch with me when I broadcast a radio dramatisation for BBC Radio Merseyside a few years ago. I have so many new leads and scraps of previously unheard of information to put in the book.
Incidentally, I not only proof-read The Murder of Julia Wallace by James Murphy, I urged my publisher to print it, even though Murphy believed Wallace did it."

Not sure how it will make a mockery out of Goodman's volume...

We shall await the revelations :)

Doesn't Tom and his sidekick think the Johnson's did the evil deed as has the word of a nurse about a deathbed confession etc etc...?

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Originally Posted by Mark R

This appeared recently on Tom Slemen's forum. It is a post by Tom himself...

"I was lucky enough to be given permission by Merseyside Police to view the files on the case. I was shown the mortuary photographs of Julia Wallace, including close-ups of the back of her head to show the damage done by the weapon.
I'm currently writing a book on the case which makes a mockery of Goodman's book (which is irritatingly interlaced with quotes from Alice in Wonderland). It wasn't Parry.
So many people got in touch with me when I broadcast a radio dramatisation for BBC Radio Merseyside a few years ago. I have so many new leads and scraps of previously unheard of information to put in the book.
Incidentally, I not only proof-read The Murder of Julia Wallace by James Murphy, I urged my publisher to print it, even though Murphy believed Wallace did it."

Not sure how it will make a mockery out of Goodman's volume...

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Given that the late Jonathan Goodman has a well-earned sizeable reputation as a crime writer, I also doubt that Mr. Slemen's book could make a mockery out of Goodman's book on the Wallace case. :rolleyes:

Mark, aren't you working on a book on the case? Where do you stand with it?

Chris

In his study of course :)

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Originally Posted by Ged

In his study of course :)

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I can see where you stand, Ged. :PDT_Aliboronz_24:

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Originally Posted by ChrisGeorge

Given that the late Jonathan Goodman has a well-earned sizeable reputation as a crime writer, I also doubt that Mr. Slemen's book could make a mockery out of Goodman's book on the Wallace case. :rolleyes:

Mark, aren't you working on a book on the case? Where do you stand with it?

Chris

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I agree Chris...

I want to access the remaining files at the National Archive in Kew before I commit anything 100%...I've been writing bits here and there but want to see the other files first.

Yes Ged - I think Slemen is putting all his belief in information he has received from others...I don't think it can give us a total solution to the case - after all, it is only hearsay.

Anfield Road Bridewell
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Stone Markings:
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Holy Trinity Church (13 May 2008)
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Wallace claimed he boarded the No.26 tram at this corner. Sheil Road is facing.
(13 May 2008)
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Really good photos Mark. Especially Holy Trinity, which I've always found hard to photograph - because to get a full view you have to stand back by the Cabbage Hall side and usually the traffic spoils the image. Standing in Richmond Park is too cramped to get a full view. Also, I've found that the light is never quite right - always seems to be in shade and the church doesn't show up well.

Yours is the best photo I've seen of Holy Trin. :handclap:

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Originally Posted by lindylou

Really good photos Mark. Especially Holy Trinity, which I've always found hard to photograph - because to get a full view you have to stand back by the Cabbage Hall side and usually the traffic spoils the image. Standing in Richmond Park is too cramped to get a full view. Also, I've found that the light is never quite right - always seems to be in shade and the church doesn't show up well.

Yours is the best photo I've seen of Holy Trin. :handclap:

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Thanks lindylou - you flatter me :PDT11 You're correct regarding photographing the church - it is a bit of a pain. I have to be honest, I'm not totally happy with the pic of it - the light seems a bit bright :)

Great photies and I agree a crackin' one of the church, even with the Richmond Park street sign in view.

Thanks Ged :PDT11