A Chilling Irish Murder Story Of Control
The rape and murder of Katie Simpson lie at the centre of this disturbing true-crime account, which also examines the coercive violence surrounding Jonathan Cresswell. Serious and clear-eyed, it is as much about patterns of abuse and control as it is about the case itself.
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A Chilling Irish Murder Story Of Control
The rape and murder of Katie Simpson lie at the centre of this disturbing true-crime account, which also examines the coercive violence surrounding Jonathan Cresswell. Serious and clear-eyed, it is as much about patterns of abuse and control as it is about the case itself.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Read true crime with a strong focus on coercive control and abuse.
- Want a case that reveals how a death first judged differently was finally understood.
- Are interested in contemporary Irish investigations and the realities behind them.
- Prefer serious, hard-hitting nonfiction that stays clear-eyed and unsensational.
The horrifying story of Jonathan Cresswell and the rape and murder of 21 year old showjumper Katie Simpson, who was initially thought to have taken her own life until Cresswell's crime was uncovered
Jonathan Cresswell was a dangerous and violent man, particularly to women. He manipulated his many girlfriends using coercive control and physically assaulted them if they didn't do as he wished.
- About The Author
- Nicola Tallant is a three-time winner of Crime Journalist of the Year award in Ireland. In 2024, Cocaine Cowboys was shortlisted for the True Crime Awards for Outstanding Investigative Reporting. Nicola specialises in organised and gangland crime. She is the author of a number of books and works as the Crime and Investigations Editor at Sunday World. She has a weekly podcast Crime World and is also a regular contributor on The Stand with Eamon Dunphy
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781804442081
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Eriu, (09 October 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 272
- Weight
- 334 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 152 x 22 mm
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