Indholdsfortegnelse for 20-Apr-2017 i Chat

I broke down crying. It was finally all over... So, with my mobile phone hidden in my pocket and switched to Record, I confronted Dad. ‘It’s wrong and you know it,’ I raged, shaking. Dad’s reply stunned me. ‘I have already f*cked you,’ he said. ‘We have had sex. No-one will find out, we’ll keep it a secret.’ He was confessing! Sickening. ‘Why me? I don’t understand,’ I cried, head spinning. ‘I know it’s wrong, it’s my daughter – I wish you weren’t my daughter. The best sex I have ever had in my life is with you,’ Dad said. Repulsed by what I had heard, I left. But despite having all the evidence I needed, I was still terrified, couldn’t bring myself to go to the police. Instead I…

GUILTY! It took the jury 10 hours to find Roy Murry guilty of triple murder. He was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences, plus an additional 35 years, without the chance of parole. Amanda revealed she felt suicidal following the devastating loss of her family. All she has left is her brother Ryan – John’s twin. ‘Major parts of my life are gone,’ she said. ‘I will have to go on without the very people who I would have depended on to help me through life’s struggles, which seems to have been an objective in these crimes.’ Murry has appealed his three life sentences.…

I stared into space. My baby boy had a killer disease Now 15 months, he’s come on in leaps and bounds I had my hands full with my newborn Alec – quite literally. Rubbing and massaging his arms and legs, a little smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. ‘Does that feel nice?’ I cooed. I’d recently taken Alec to a baby massage class. I’d heard it can do wonders for a child’s development. Plus, it helps relax them before naptime. And little Alec loved it. Every night after a bath, I’d massage him all over. But last April, when Alec was 12 weeks old, I noticed something strange. A hard, pea-sized lump was buried under the chubby skin on his right leg. And when I inspected the skin,…

The seizure had been a bad one. I’d stopped breathing I was 19 when I had my first episode. My daughter Elleemae was just a few months old. I got up to make her a bottle, but collapsed. When I woke up about five minutes later, Elleemae’s dad was panicking. ‘I think you had a fit,’ he said. Apparently, I’d been biting my tongue and my body was jerking. He took me to hospital, but doctors didn’t think it was anything to worry about. ‘Probably a one off,’ I was told. But months later, it happened again, so my GP referred me for tests. Then… ‘You’ve got epilepsy,’ a consultant said. ‘It’s often caused by damage to the brain from strokes or head injuries.’ Although in some cases it runs…

Now the only shape that could describe me was round Slipping on my costume, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. At 18 years old, I loved my size-16 curves. And I looked fab as Xena Warrior Princess for my friend’s fancy-dress party. That night, I was loud and bubbly, and got a lot of attention. But I only had eyes for the bloke in the Beatles costume. A friend of a friend, Adam was tall and dark, with sparkling blue eyes. Gorgeous... At first, I played it cool. But later, with the help of liquid courage, I went over and gave him a massive snog. It worked! We began dating. Right from the start, our love life was amazing. We could barely keep our hands off each…

MURDER OF NISHA PATEL-NASRI Special Constable Nisha Patel-Nasri, 29, was stabbed to death outside her Wembley home in May 2006. It was assumed she’d interrupted a burglary. Her husband Fadi Nasri made an emotional televised appeal for information. But, six months later, police found the murder weapon – a knife missing from the Nasris’ kitchen – in a nearby drain. CCTV footage showed a silver Audi – traced to a nightclub bouncer – pulling up to the drain. The bouncer claimed his friend Jason Jones, 36, disposed of the knife. Jones’ phone records connected him to drug dealer Rodger Leslie – and also to Nisha’s husband Fadi Nasri. Officers charged all four with murder. At the February 2008 trial, it was revealed Nasri had been having an affair with a…

I’d often think of the people who had Craig’s organs As I relaxed at the hotel the last-minute holiday to Turkey felt like a perfect escape. It was 2006 and me and my son Craig, 17, were spending a week in Bodrum with our family. Craig was my youngest. He was still my little boy – even though he towered over me at 6ft 2in tall! He was a student at college, studying Engineering. Growing up fast, soon he wouldn’t want to go on holiday with his old mum. So I’d made the most of this trip, chatting with my boy as we soaked up the sun together. Then, the evening before we were due to fly back, Craig complained of a headache. ‘I’ll feel better in the morning,’ he…

He removed victims’ fingers, dumped their bodies It was a series of blunders that saw him caught THE CRIME When dead bodies began turning up in New York and New Jersey in the early 1980s, investigators suspected they had a serial killer on their hands. But when they finally caught their man, he claimed he'd been hired by the Mafia and admitted to murdering many more... THE STORY Richard Kuklinski was a family man. Known for his barbecues, he was also an usher at mass. Friends and neighbours respected the businessman. But Kuklinski was hiding a dark secret… His business was murder! He was a professional hitman – hired by Mafia crime families. Born on 11 April 1935, Richard Kuklinski was the son of Irish and Polish immigrants. His mother,…

What I loved Bags of teeny-weeny choccie eggs. Apparently they don't have any calories… well, too few to count anyway. What hacked me off Big, trumpet-shaped sleeves. They seem to be enjoying a fashion moment, but not only do they dangle in my coffee, they then splash it around everywhere. Give me a cuff any day of the week! What made me laugh Hearing this: What do you do if you've got too many Easter eggs? Call the eggs-terminator! Boom boom! Hope your week's cracking!…

Glowing with excitement, she began to plan her next mission My daughter Mia, 21, a travel rep, was off to Florida at the end of the week – she was so excited. Next day, she went to work as usual, then to the gym. When she came home, I was ironing. ‘I didn’t do much at the gym,’ she said. ‘I’m a bit tired.’ I made her a baked potato and she went upstairs. But later, as her dad Richard and I watched TV, Mia came into the living room. ‘I fainted in the bathroom,’ she said. ‘I’m getting an early night.’ I thought she’d be fine after a good sleep. But, during the night, Richard woke me. ‘I checked on Mia, she doesn’ look right,’ he said. ‘I’m calling…

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Smith was jailed for just32 months and banned for five years Slamming the car boot, I could barely contain my excitement. ‘We’re off!’ I said, driving our Vauxhall Meriva car away from my mum Jean’s house. ‘We’re only going for five days,’ my hubby Les remarked, eyeing our bursting bags. ‘Us ladies need to be prepared,’ Mum, 79, quipped back. It was May last year, and we were off to St Ives in Cornwall for a week. I’d booked a lodge in a holiday park last-minute, to celebrate Mum’s birthday. See, times had been tough for our family – especially for poor Mum. She’d been in Southmead Hospital for three months after a stroke and a heart attack. At one point, doctors had warned me and my sister Jeanette, 60,…

He started shaking, vomiting, had a nasty fever I now look back on that flight home like a nightmare Seven whole days of sunbathing, swimming and not a lot else. ‘I just can’t wait!’ I grinned to my hubby Stewart, 55. We both worked hard, me as a nurse, him as a sales manager. And we couldn’t wait for our week in Antigua. Excited, we set off on 9 September last year – but, when we arrived at our hotel… ‘It doesn’t look very clean,’ said Stewart, surveying the state of our room. ‘None of it does,’ I agreed, looking out of the window at the grounds. But we resolved to make the best of it. After all, we were in the Caribbean! But on our third day by the…

Helen’s Law I can't even imagine how horrific it is to know your daughter was murdered, but not knowing where her body is must be heartbreaking (5 Jan issue). Marie's campaign for Helen's Law - denying parole to killers who won't co-operate in the search for their victims - is an excellent idea. I hope it succeeds. Tracy Davidson, Stratford-upon-Avon Framed… When I did Photography at uni, a lecturer picked my framed photo to hang in his office. Some of the others were amazing, so I asked why he’d chosen mine. He said as mine was the widest, it covered up holes in the wall! Carys McCauley, Hackney Delete the meat As I’m embracing veganism and vegetarianism, I wasn’t surprised the average family now has up to two veggie meals…

1 The Rocks Squished between the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, this heritage district is full of old buildings that housed the first European settlers. Stay at the Holiday Inn Old Sydney, where the harbour view is best enjoyed from the rooftop pool. 2 Water tours Enjoy a boat trip sightseeing around one of the world's busiest harbours. Or take a 30-minute public ferry ride to Manly Beach. There's a safe swimming spot on the inner beaches and plenty of surf on the ocean-facing side - and you might even spot a whale or two. 3 Penguins! Sea Life in Darling Harbour has just opened its new penguin attraction, where you take a dinghy ride through a climate-controlled Arctic island room to get up-close and personal with King and…

1 Over a medium heat, fry a small, chopped red onion, a crushed clove of garlic and a seeded and chopped red chilli in a glug of oil for 3 min until softened, but not coloured. 2 Open a 400g can of chopped spinach. Drain and squeeze moisture from spinach. 3 Put into a bowl and mix with a 420g can of low-salt baked beans, a 198g drained can of sweetcorn, a 410g drained can of borlotti beans, 50g breadcrumbs, 1tsp of cumin and 1tbsp of chopped fresh coriander. 4 Mash all ingredients together, then stir in onion mixture. Season and shape into six patties, then lightly grill for 3 min on each side. 5 Slice a stick of French bread, and top six pieces with slices of tomato. Top…

Whipping my coat, boots and socks off, I jumped in! Clipping on her lead, I headed out for a walk with pooch Gia. ‘Where shall we go today?’ I said. It was this January, and I’d left my job as a science teacher to launch my doggy daycare business, thisdogcan.com. Gia, 3, a spirited beagle, was my first client! That cold, winter afternoon, we went to explore Alexandra Palace. Only, she was excited by the ducks, and getting close to the edge of the icy boating lake. ‘Gia,’ I called, popping her back on the lead. As I chatted to another dog owner, Gia was trying to play with his dog, so I decided to let her off the lead again. I’d briefly turned away when someone yelled… ‘There’s a…

Aries 21 March - 20 April When you last parted, you weren’t on speaking terms. But there are clear signs that one of you, at least, has had a change of heart; so get back together and talk it all through. It’s got to be worth a try. Call 0905 817 0690* for more Taurus 21 April - 21 May If you’re tired, it makes sense to stop and get your breath back. But when does taking a breather become deliberate idleness? It’s time to get back on the road. The planets are moving on, and so should you. Call 0905 817 0691* for more Gemini 22 May - 21 June It could be a just-in-case week. Like when you go back to where you lost something, just in case…

His eyes would turn creepy... then he’d grope me Dad beamed as I twirled in the new dress he’d bought me. ‘You’re daddy’s favourite,’ he whispered, scooping me up in his arms. It was 1991, I was 7. I had an older brother and little sister, and my mum and dad – Raymond Prescott, then 29 – had another on the way. ‘But you’re special,’ Dad would secretly tell me. He’d always wanted a little girl, so when I’d arrived he’d spoilt me rotten. I adored him, too – we were best mates. But even at the age of 7, I was a bed wetter. One morning, I woke up and, to my parents’ delight, I’d not wet the bed. ‘I’m proud of you,’ Dad said, grinning. He said, as…

Prep: 20 min + chilling Serves: 8 2 x 200g bars dark chocolate 170g unsalted butter 200g digestive biscuits 300g pack of trail mix 1 Line a 2lb loaf tin with clingfilm. 2 Break up chocolate and put into a large, heatproof bowl along with butter. Rest bowl over a pan of simmering water - make sure bottom of bowl doesn't touch water - and stir together until melted. Remove from heat. 3 Put biscuits into a plastic bag and roughly crush with a rolling pin. 4 Chop trail mix into small pieces and stir into chocolate mixture, along with biscuit crumbs. 5 Pour mixture into tin, tapping tin a few times to settle mixture, then chill in fridge for at least 1 hr to set, before cutting into slices…

Cracked lips Q My lips are always cracked and sore - what's going on? Kirsty, 30 A Sores at the corners of your mouth might rarely be a sign of iron or vitamin deficiency, infection or loose dentures. But chapped lips are likely the result of cold weather or summer sun, made worse by licking your lips. Use lip balm and see your GP if it continues. Blood pressure QI take tablets for blood pressure. Whenever I exercise, I get very red and hot, so does it mean my pressure's too high? Max, 58 A No! Becoming hot and flushed is the way your body responds to exercise, and doesn't mean your blood pressure is high. Avoid ‘straining' exercises such as weights, which can raise your blood pressure, but regular…

I could play from the comfort of my own home I’ve won FIVE jackpots, now I’m booking another cruise! By Shirley Long, 76, from Poole It was 2015 and I was on a Med cruise with my family - we had a lot to celebrate. It was my 75th birthday and my daughter Susan and my son-in-law's honeymoon. ‘Cheers,' I beamed, raising my glass in a toast. ‘And thanks, Chat Mag Bingo!' I added. Just before our hol, I'd won a £1,000 jackpot playing Tiki Bingo and put my winnings towards the cruise. And for me, the wins just kept coming! It wasn't long before I'd got another Full House - this time the jackpot was £1,250! Susan and her hubby had suggested I join Chat Mag Bingo. Susan took…

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Our identical triplets beat odds of 200 million to one! If another one or two came along, that would be amazing After four heartbreaking years of trying and failing to get pregnant, I was finally about to get answers. I’d had hospital tests, and the results were back. ‘I’m sorry, you’ll never conceive naturally,’ the consultant announced. I gripped my husband Simon’s hand and tried hard not to cry. The consultant went on to explain that my ovaries simply didn’t function properly, meaning there was no way for my eggs to be fertilised naturally. My only hope of becoming a mum was through IVF. ‘Whatever it takes,’ I said. Knowing there were no guarantees, I tried to prepare myself for disappointment… Amazingly, our first cycle of IVF was successful, and…

She looked and sounded like Pauline. Police were puzzled… Her naked body was found on the morning of 26 May, in plain sight, on her parents’ farmland. One of her arms had been half-eaten by wild animals, and one of her legs was missing. About a metre away, her skull was discovered, severed, with most of the flesh torn off by foxes. She was two-year-old Pauline Picard from Goas-Al-Ludu, a small farming community in Brittany, France. Her parents knew it was her because a pile of her clothes was found beside her tiny body, all folded neatly. But how could this murdered child be Pauline? That morning, she’d been alive and well, sound asleep in her parents’ farmhouse… It was 1922. A month earlier, little Pauline had gone missing. Police…

At quiet times we do ask, Why us? WhyStanley? When Stanley was born in May 2012, he was crying very loudly – already making his mark! Me and my partner Rob, 39, looked at his shock of auburn hair and smiled. ‘Moroccan sunset!’ we joked. The minute Stanley was put in my arms, he stopped crying and I felt an instant connection. Weighing 7lb 10oz, Stanley was home the following night. Rob already had two boys – Robbie, 13, and Alfie,10. I breastfed Stanley but he lost over 10 per cent of his body weight that first week. If I gave him formula, he choked on the bottle if he was laying down, but we found a way eventually. When Stanley was 12 weeks old, I went back to work…

UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS Talk about turning the house upside down! Valdevino Miguel da Silva, 65, took three years to create this topsy-turvy home, which appears to balance on its roof, but with the front door at the back. It's become a minor tourist attraction in Sao Mateus, Brazil. Bonkers! WHAT A CARRY-ON Andrea Berry, 38, (left) has blasted Sainsbury's packers as ‘lazy' after 53 items of shopping were delivered in 23 carrier bags - one containing a single mango. The mum-of-two from Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, fumed, ‘It's so wasteful.' Hear, hear! FUNNY BUSINESS Residents of Worcester have reported seeing a naked lady clown, painted head-to-toe in white, walking along the River Severn. The mysterious figure was wearing only a smile - and a red nose, of course! BOOZE SNOOZE… A Guernsey…