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There are many people I’d like to thank for their support over the years. Firstly, I’d like to say a huge thank you to all my family, particularly my son Mark and my mother Joyce. Also my gratitude goes to my brother Michael and sister-in-law Sue, and to all the family and friends who have helped and encouraged me over the years. Special thanks to those who had hoped to see justice be done but sadly passed away before this could happen.

My humble gratitude goes to my dear friend Sue Copley, who sat endlessly by my bed during those horrific early days and who has continued to support me throughout the rest of my life. Also my very dear friends Ann Carnegie Brown, Kay Woodhall and Val Woodford, who helped me keep my sanity in the early days of the murder inquiry.

To all the officers from Nottinghamshire police who worked tirelessly around the clock to catch Colette’s killer. But, most of all, my heartfelt thanks goes to now retired Detective Superintendent Kevin Flint for his compassion, patience and determination that one day the man responsible for taking my beautiful daughter’s life would be jailed. Kevin promised me that we would get our day in court and, thanks to him and his fantastic team, we did. There are not enough words to express my gratitude to you. You are a gentleman and I thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart.

Kevin received the Queen’s Medal for Distinguished Service, presented to him by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. It marked a fitting end to his 34 years’ service in the police force. Many people can sleep safer at night thanks to Kevin and his team.

Thank you also to all the forensic scientists who worked on Colette’s case over the many years that followed, particularly the brilliant Tim Clayton.

Finally to my very dear friend and ghostwriter Veronica Clark, for the empathy and respect that she has shown throughout the process of writing this book. Without her, none of this would have been possible. Not only have we written this book together, but I have also gained in her a lifelong friend.