Every Mother's Nightmare
The Murder of James Bulger

The killing of two-year-old James Bulger shocked and horrified those who witnessed its unfolding on security camera footage. The discovery that the killers were but boys themselves forced a self-examination: what kind of society could breed such a monstrous act? This book tells the story of this unthinkable crime and its aftermath.

More than almost any recent crime, the killing of two-year-old James Bulger shocked and horrified all those who witnessed its unfolding on security camera footage. The discovery that the killers were but boys themselves forced a national (and international) self-examination: what kind of society could breed such a monstrous act? Reporter Mark Thomas tells the story of this unthinkable crime and its aftermath. He asks the questions: How did it happen? and How can we make sure it will never happen again?