Just A Boy

In 1975, on a fateful October evening, five-year-old Richard was left alone in the house with his three sisters as their mother had not returned home by 3am. Tragically, their mother had become the first victim of a notorious serial killer, later known as the 'Yorkshire Ripper'. The next morning, the police arrived and the children were taken away, only to be neglected by everyone except the media. As sensational headlines spread, Richard and his sisters struggled to cope with their mother's murder, lacking love and support. Without any hope or help, they spiraled into despair until Richard, at his lowest point, realized that he alone could save their lives. This marked the beginning of a remarkable personal transformation. Today, Richard shares his story of how children of violence often suffer in obscurity and how they can ultimately heal.