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David James Smith

David James Smith, born in south London, has been a lifelong journalist known for his compelling investigative work and profiles. He has authored notable books including The Sleep of Reason on the James Bulger case and Young Mandela, published in 2010. His writing has earned acclaim, including winning Feature Writer of the Year at the British Press Awards.

<p>Christian Brueckner was indentified as a ‘prime suspect’ in the case five years ago </p>

Will sex offender Brueckner ever face charges over Maddie McCann?

<p>The couple have now been found guilty of manslaughter following the death of baby Victoria</p>

Inside the toxic delusional bond of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon

<p>Supporters of Lucy Letby stage a protest outside parliament calling for the release of the former nurse</p>

Has this case just blown Letby’s bid for freedom out of the water?

<p>Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life orders</p>

Letby faces herculean task to win her appeal – despite new evidence

<p>Rupert Murdoch, Muriel McKay and Nizamodeen Hosein</p>

The missing wife of a Murdoch executive – will her body now be found?

The missing wife of a Murdoch executive – will her body now be found?

<p>Rupert Murdoch, Muriel McKay and Nizamodeen Hosein</p>

<p>Those involved lived a lavish life off of the back of drug money but the police were watching </p>

Inside the phone hack that exposed Britain’s leading criminal gangs

<p>Jon Venables, 10, in police custody in 1993</p>

Why were sinister warning signs about Jon Venables missed for so long?