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Sister of April Jones 'still waiting to wake up from nightmare' of her murder

Sister of April Jones 'still waiting to wake up from nightmare' of her murder

Summary

April Jones, a five-year-old girl from Machynlleth, Wales, was abducted and murdered in 2012 by Mark Bridger. Her sister, Hazel Jones, shares that she is still dealing with the trauma of losing her sister. Despite extensive search efforts, April's remains were never fully recovered, and Bridger is serving a life sentence.

Key Facts

  • April Jones was abducted and murdered in October 2012 when she was five years old.
  • Mark Bridger, the man convicted of the crime, was sentenced to life in prison.
  • The search for April became the largest missing person investigation in UK history.
  • Only fragments of April's remains were ever found in Bridger’s home.
  • The court found child abuse images and disturbing search terms on Bridger’s computer.
  • Hazel Jones, April's sister, describes the event as a significant trauma that has affected her life.
  • Bridger claims not to remember where April's body is, despite evidence against him.
  • Hazel was pregnant at the time of April's disappearance, which added to her distress.
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