Reynolds – then 23 and one of Georgia’s wide circle of friends – lived a short walk away. He had begged her for help realising his dream of becoming a ­photographer, but the ruse was part of a murder that had been years in the making.

Georgia Williams, 17, lured to death by snuff Parents of Georgia Williams, 17, lured to death by snuff

But when Georgia’s devastated mother, Lynnette, and father, Steve, questioned the events leading to their daughter’s death, they discovered it was also entirely preventable. We still have nightmares,” says Lynnette. “One of us will wake the other up at night screaming. We help each other through them. I relive the day as soon as I wake up or when I try to sleep. I feel drained most of the time, it’s on your mind constantly. It never goes away.” I am not just saying that, I truly believe it. Once you read this book, I am convinced that you will agree with my assessment. The fact that Georgia's father was a police detective makes this all the more poignant and inexcusable.Happiness is something that has been in short supply for this family since the murder of younger daughter Georgia 10 years ago this month. And even with the joyful event for Scarlett, now 32 and a trained midwife, something will be missing. Overall, this book is very emotionally charged (as well it should be) and written from the family's perspective on how devastating a murder is to those who remain. Settling a compensation claim out of court in 2016 – a week before the third anniversary of Georgia’s murder – West Mercia Police admitted it breached its obligation to “protect life” under the Human Rights Act. Georgia, an Air Training Corps cadet who dreamed of becoming an RAF paramedic, was reported missing by her detective constable dad Stephen, 56, and mum Lynette, 51, when she failed to return home.

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Like any prospective grandparents, Lynnette and Steve Williams can’t wait for the new ­arrival that will bless their lives. In a few weeks their daughter ­Scarlett is due a baby boy.

The couple now split their time between a new home in Market Drayton and Spain. “Telford’s full of painful memories,” she says.