I believe Julie was besotted with him but once she came to realise the monster she was protecting then the rest is history. I think her girlfriend (name escapes me) had a lot to do with her coming to her senses before it was too late and she ended up as an accessory after the fact.
I am new to this thread having been watching the TV series. I am well aware of the opening credits warning of 'based on truth' and not a verbatim account of what happened. So forgive me if I fall into that trap of saying something that is for the TV entertainment value.
I also wonder about the portrayal of Taff the guv. It would be good to know if he really did come round after JM's statement.
Re: JM. I tried very hard to get into her thinking (Brilliant acting) knowing what she knew, his treatment of her, still kissing him and seeking his 'affection' is way beyond my thought process.
I agree her friend did perhaps save her from herself and assisted her in some way to go forward. Her conscience must have been killing her surely.
However, I do believe her, but wonder did she come forward as a revenge from jealousy or conscience.
Can someone clarify for me.
1. why was the bodies of the children allowed to be cremated so soon, on adopted son's say so- He was NOT the next of Kin for Sheila's children. was he even hers? did Colin have no say at all?
I find this very strange.