There’s no question about it, we love a good murder mystery, especially if it’s a true crime story. But with many of the true crime stories proving to be nothing but more of the same, a retelling of the Bundy murders or another look into the Manson family, for example, we’re often left wanting for something new. One story that we’d love to see, be it in books, TV, or movie form, is the story of Mary Bell: The 11-year old serial killer.
Mary Bell grew up under tough circumstances: Her mother, a teenage sex worker, was often absent from the home leaving young Mary with her father, an active criminal. By May 25th, 1968, the day before her 11th birthday, Bell had found herself in a derelict home. It was on that day that Bell strangled a defenseless 4-year old child named Martin Brown. Bell and her associate, a 13-year old girl named Norma Joyce Bell (no relation) would later vandalise a nursery, leaving behind notes which claimed responsibility for the murder. Police dismissed the notes as a prank, however.
The duo weren’t done, however. On July 31st, 1968, the girls took part in the strangulation death of Brian Howe, a 3-year old boy. Not being satisfied with the murder alone, Mary later returned to the body and carved an M into young Brian’s stomach, then went on to mutilate the young boy’s genitals. Mary was found guilty, but was convicted of manslaughter rather than murder and served a 12-year sentence. Norma was found not guilty.
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