Marie McCourt’s daughter Helen was murdered in 1988 and her body was never found.

Murder victim’s mother honoured at Buckingham Palace

Marie Courts daughter was murdered in 1988.

Marie McCourt, the mother of Helen McCourt who vanished near their home in St Helens in 1988, has been recognised in the New Year Honours list.

Mother behind Helen’s Law made MBE in King's first New Year Honours list

Causley, 79, was jailed over the killing of his wife in 1985 is to be the first to go before a public parole board. His daughter says he should face a jury. 

'He's lived too bloody long' - Daughter of killer wants him kept behind bars

Marie McCourt will give evidence at a parole board hearing for Ian Simms, convicted of murdering her daughter Helen in 1988.

Mother of murder victim appeals for killer to stay in jail.

Murderers who withhold information about where their victims are buried could face longer prison sentences as part of a new bill.

Helen's Law: killers who conceal victims remains could face parole refusal

Danielle Jones' mother is backing a campaign for 'whole life' sentences for killers who refuse to reveal the location of victims' bodies.


Tilbury mum of murdered teenager backs Helen's Law

Sheila Dolton repeatedly pleaded with her son's killer to reveal the location of his body but he never did.

Oxford mother calls for new law after searching 17 years for son's body

MPs urged to back law to force killers to reveal where bodies of victims are. It follows a campaign by mother whose daughter was murdered

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