that's life! Crime Scene 10: October 2023

While her teenage daughter Briana was on holiday, Jennifer received the phone call every parent dreads. Briana sounded hysterical as she sobbed down the line: ‘Mum, I messed up!’ Before Jennifer could make any sense of what was going on, a man grabbed the phone, threatening to rape and kill Briana unless Jennifer paid a ransom.
It was the stuff of nightmares… Or was it? Find out what happened next on page 4.
And if you thought women in prison had it easy these days, turn to page 39 and read the scary truth about what it’s like to give birth behind bars.
Plus, if you’ve ever wondered whether you could disappear without a trace, take our quiz on page 8. Enjoy!