Hi there
I have never sleuthed before.. but have lurked on all 5/6 threads ( I have lost count) since the beginning of this crime, trial and sentencing. I remember my first thought hearing that there was a missing child, and ever since can remeber every feeling at every point.
The news of AC admitting his guilt today made me feel somewhat depressed. I knew the evidence was overwhelming but hoped deep down that a 16 year old who presented as wholly normal throughout all the YouTube videos I seen of him wasn’t capable of this callous and calculating crime.
I am a social worker (children and families) and have been borderline obsessed with wanting to understand AC throughout this whole ordeal. Typically in practice, when children omit deviant behaviours the first point of call is that we think that these are children who are simply products of their environment. I almost wish AC had faced a heinous childhood which I have seen other children face, I suppose to almost allow me to blame it on something; But that’s not the case here.
When the news broke today that he confessed my sister text me saying ‘just seen the news, glad you will be able to sleep better at night knowing the truth’ this broke my heart as with this, even though this will be a case that forever resonates with me.. i will go back to day to day life. That isn’t the case for Aleshas poor family. I have seen on news articles recently how Aleshas mum Genie has been left devastated and my utmost sympathy goes out to her; however I was saddened by the lack of empathy shown towards Aleshas father Rab in the media. I can only imagine the amount of what if thoughts that will never leave him and hope one day he will find peace that blame lies solely with AC.
RIP Alesha. Too good and innocent for this world X