The media often prioritize stories that resonate with the public to generate the most interest. This leads to a focus on certain types of crimes and victims while others are overlooked.
Julie spent over three decades in policing, the vast majority as a detective, rising to the rank of Detective Superintendent. She co-wrote the award winning ‘To Hunt a Killer’, which describes how she brought a murderer to justice after 31 years, through the revolutionary use of DNA; available as an ITV News podcast.
About Julie Mackay
Julie retired from policing as Detective Superintendent (head of homicide teams) after a distinguished career spanning 32 years. She received Crown Court Commendations for bravery, her work as an undercover officer and for leadership.
Julie worked on the high-profile killings of Melanie Hall and Becky Watts, as well as a wide variety of other murder investigations including gang-related and domestic homicides, one-punch manslaughters, and county lines killings. She also received an international award for her work around DNA in the investigation involving Melanie Road. Julie co-wrote ‘To Hunt a Killer’ about this inquiry which she led for seven years while juggling other cases and bringing up teenage children.
Now Chair for Domestic Homicide Reviews she works as an independent consultant conducting professional reviews. She also undertakes voluntary work abroad focusing on Violence Against Women and Girls and providing sustainable sanitary wear to enable continued education.
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