On April 16, 1996, middle-aged James Smith drowned his 17-year-old girlfriend, Kelly-Anne, in the bath.. Bates father, Tommy, had the grim task of identifying his daughters body. Horrifying case every bit as disturbing and heartbreaking as the story of Sylvia Likens here in the States. Are some of u in Australia? It wouldnt change it. 'The injuries were not the result of one sudden eruption of violence, they must have been caused over a long period (and) were so extensive and so terrible that the defendant must have deliberately and systematically tortured the girl.'. However, he quit the course after just one year because he thought his studies would kill his love of reading and the Ph.D. itself had little value to him. James was 45, and smitten with 14 year old Kelly. On April 17, 1996. But not as easy as it looked. When authorities discovered Kelly Anne Bates in the home, however, the truth was revealed. If you, or someone you know is experiencing violence at home, please seek help. With Patreon you will receive exclusive posts and more, Morbid N' Macabre - 2023. The cause of Kelly-Anne's death was given as drowning, but immediately before death she had been beaten about the head with a shower head. A memorial service for James Ronald "Ronnie" Bergeron, M.D., 85, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 204 Patton Ave., Shreveport, Louisiana. It should never be allowed to walk among us ever again. Is a great reason for the monarchy to reinstate beheading. In 1996, James Patterson Smith reportedly abused his 17-year-old girlfriend, Kelly-Anne Bates, for more than a month before he ended her life. The judge recommended that Smith serve a minimum of 20 years. He was charming and Kelly felt good about the attention he gave her. This man had tried to drown the 15 year old girlfriend hed been with just before Kelly Anne by holding her head under the kitchen sink. Her mother begs her to leave Dave, but Kelly refuses. Her parents consistently noticed bruises on their daughter, but as victims of domestic violence usually do, Kelly explained them away. This Actress's Murder Changed Stalking Laws, 40 People Heard Kitty Genovese Being Murdered. In 1973, Britain was rocked by the extremely grisly murder of three young children by Christine Paolilla was bullied at school because of her alopecia. He is currently a misogynist, sadist , and torture murderer . The panel also refused to recommend a move to open prison. Reader discretion is advised. Her family was always very close, and described Kelly as confident, independent, mature for her age. All of this was revealed on April 16, 1996, when Smith went to the Gorton Police Station and said he had inadvertently killed Kelly Anne Bates while she was lying in a bathtub, drowning her. She had been partially scalped. I am terribly sickened, shocked and disgusted by what was done to this poor little girl! Personally, James Patterson's novels are all about the coauthors, who do most of the writing based on the outline created by Patterson. When she told them about Dave, they assumed he was a boy, probably from school, around the same age as her. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline or go to their site where you can find information, resources, and even chat with an advocate. The court was told that during the last month of her life she had been kept bound in the house, sometimes tied by her hair to radiators or chairs and at other times with a ligature around her neck. He worked on The Midnight Club by first making a draft of the plot with all the important events and then fleshed out the story with description and detail while improving the language. Still the worst is yet to come, let me tell you what this monster did to this poor girls eyes theyd both been gouged out long before her death. His ex wife described him as a sadistic misogynist and it seems that every female this man had ever been involved with was mercilessly abused. For the shit he did to her i wish he has a life of painful guilt. First love is always the sweetest, or is it? 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James claimed that he initially assumed she was playing dead, as she had done so in the past, but when the authorities arrived, they found Kellys blood smeared on the floor and walls in every room in the house. He was sentenced to life imprisonment, serving a minimum of 20 years. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back for more new books 2023, 2024 and beyond as they are announced! Despite their 32-year age difference, Bates moved in with Smith. However, Bates was never checked up on by either due to the fact that she was now a legal adult. And theres nobody to blame; only the monster. A ligature mark on her neck indicated she had been strangled and she had been tied by her hair to a radiator. They knew something was wrong at that point, but Kelly Anne Bates was murdered before they could intervene. The domestic violence department encouraged her to give Bates information and leaflets about how to identify abuse and leave the situation, but Margaret never got the chance to drop them off. Tied up, hobbled, and at the mercy of her tormentor the man who had claimed to care about her. Patterson began writing in real earnest some 20 years after retiring from his advertising career. In 1996, James Patterson Smith reportedly abused his 17-year-old girlfriend, Kelly-Anne Bates, for more than a month before he ended her life. Poor Norm, I bet he doesnt have any friends and probably didnt finish school so he probably cant get a decent job. He also burned Bates all over her body using hot irons and scalding water. Death record, obituary, funeral notice and information about the deceased person. Mum dies after being haunted by murder of daughter who was tortured in bathtub Margaret Bates, from Mottram in Tameside, has died, 24 years after her daughter Kelly-Anne Bates was murdered by. Lmao. The Misery Machine. Boiling hot water had been poured over her feet and her buttocks. In the tenth and final episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of James Patterson Smith and Kelly-Anne Bates.. and no person in their right mind would release a man who gouged out a teenagers eyes and then stabbed the sockets. Sentencing him, the judge Mr Justice Sachs said: 'This has been a terrible case; a catalogue of depravity by one human being upon another. 'You are a highly dangerous person. The sick pos that did this to Kelly Ann should have been made to suffer the same things he did to her & for the same length of time!!! In the month before her death, Batess family lost all contact with her. 'He was much older than I expected and this wasn't the man I wanted for my daughter. When she finally met James, Kellys mama immediately had a sinking feeling in her stomach, she knew this would not end well; the mother has stated that, even though hed done nothing wrong, on their first encounter she had a very strong urge to grab a knife and stab this man. In addition to his staple of crime fiction series, Patterson has regularly written stand-alone novels; while many are thrillers and crime fiction penned in the best traditions of the genres, books like Sundays at Tiffanys (2008), co-written with Gabrielle Charbonnet, were a supernatural romance, The Christmas Wedding (2011), co-authored with Richard DiLallo, a family drama, and The Murder of King Tut: The Plot to Kill the Child King (2009), written in collaboration with Martin Dugard, a historical non-fiction. If the parents tried dragging her out of his house then theyve lost her. Are you serious? Discover amazing horror stories, conspiracy theories, Murder Mysteries, Alien Life, Unsolved Mysteries, latest breakthrough Science news, and much more on Bugged Space ! We Asked, You Answered: What Would You Pick For Your Last Meal On Death Row? Barker . Theres a special place in hell for ppl like you & your sick buddies on here & in the world!! Kelly Anne Bates was 16 years old when she told her parents about the relationship for the first time. The judge recommended a minimum of 20 years but he was sentenced to life imprisonment. James went to the police station and calmly explained that his girlfriend his accidentally drowned in the bath; he claiming that she had inhaled bathwater and died even though hed tried his best to save her. Joshua Patrick Patterson, 44, of Morgantown, born Aug. 11, 1978, out-throttled the wings of his guardian angel on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, on his Harley-Davidson. 'Under current legislation he will be eligible for a further review in due course. Kellys nude body was discovered in a bedroom, and her blood was found in every room of the house, and autopsy found 150 separate injuries upon her body. Her murderer is probably free by now, looking for other victims. In the four weeks leading to her grim death, Bates had been burnt with cigarettes and branded on the thigh with a hot iron. Kelly Anne Bates was born on May 18, 1978 in Hatterslay, England, United Kingdom. The date of the next review will be set by the Ministry of Justice.'. Another time, her hand was bruised. The coroner reported Bates had a broken arm and shattered kneecaps. Her story is awful but important. She wasnt clean. Learn how your comment data is processed. Josh was a former GM-authorized . Margret was so happy to learn that her daughter was doing well that she forgot to ask when he last saw her. Bates was just a teenage girl and Smith was a divorcee in his late 40s. Her emaciated body revealed 150 separate injury sites. He will only be in his 60s when he has a chance of getting out!! that poor girl and 20 years? James R. "Skipper" Patterson. He established the James Patterson PageTurner Awards in 2005 that had a mission of funding schools, educators, companies, and other institutions that implement effective and original ways of spreading the excitement of reading and books. I hope that doesnt sound weird. On November 19, 1997, the jury found James Patterson Smith, 49, guilty of the murder of Kelly Anne Bates and sentenced him to a minimum of 20 years in jail, which he is still serving. She would be protected from her boyfriends barbaric torment if they went to check on her. The only saving grace is that karma will definitely catch up with you; hopefully sooner rather than later. Find details for every James Patterson book, including a complete list of all his books in order. It is Sad when you have to Bury your Child because of Some As-hole. The grave site of James Patterson. Kelly Ann was a naive 14 year old girl when an older man named James Patterson Smith; the teen had been babysitting, and James had a friend of her employers family. Encouraged by the success of Maximum Ride, he subsequently created a number of series aimed at young readers like Confessions, Daniel X, Middle School, I Funny, Treasure Hunters, House of Robots, Witch and Wizard as well as a number of stand-alone books. She was too old for the police to do anything. James E. Smith. It wouldnt matter what you say. Birthday: June 29, 1932 Date of Death: August 19, 1972 Age at Death: 40 Live Live Death Statistics Worldwide and The United States James Patterson - Biography When Kelly-Anne's parents Margaret and Thomas finally met Smith, they were distraught at the age difference. The release date of this novel will be September 18, 2023. There were scars on her face, ears, nose, lips, and even the poor girls genitals. In a case police described as the worst example of abuse they had ever seen, April 1996 saw the horrific torture and murder of 17-year-old Kelly-Anne Bates at the hand of her boyfriend of three years, 49-year-old James Patterson Smith. For most of us, imprisonment and torture are the stuff of terrible movies. Patterson Smith was found guilty and in November 1997 was sentenced to life imprisonment. Bates's story is particularly harrowing. Register for the newsletter here! On April 17, 1996, Smith went to Gorton police station and said that he had accidently killed his girlfriend during an argument in the bath, claiming that she had inhaled water. One solid bruise. Her parents agreed only on one condition that she keeps in regular contact, and kept coming to their home. He was commissioned a U.S. James went to the police station and calmly explained that his girlfriend his accidentally drowned in the bath; he claiming that she had inhaled bathwater and died even though he'd tried his best to save her. You are a highly dangerous person. 'It was a bizarre thought - I would never normally think of anything so violent and now I wonder whether it was some sort of sixth sense. Despite the intense suffering that Kelly Anne must have experienced in the weeks leading up to her death, it appears to me that because her murder was the only one Smith had been convicted of, giving him a whole life sentence was not something the judge had the power to do. She no longer speaks to her family. 84 years old; Date of birth: December 4th, 1935; Place of birth: Danville, Virginia, United States; Date of passing: April 17th, 2020; Place of passing: Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States; This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one . Especially if its cocaine or heroin. She was still merely a baby! I vividly recall seeing our bread knife in the kitchen and wanting to pick it up and stab him in the back.. In addition to the Alex Cross crime novels that had caught the fancy of the readers, many of which, have also been made into films, Patterson has written many other crime novel series like Women's Murder Club series, Michael Bennett series, Private series, and NYPD Red series. In June 2018, The President Is Missing, co-authored by Patterson and the former American president, Bill Clinton was published and topped all the bestseller charts immediately. In the tenth and final episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of James Patterson Smith and Kelly-Anne Bates. As soon as I saw Smith the hairs on the back of my neck went up. I may be a dumb bitch according to you but my kids are safe and well. She sends cards, but she doesnt sign them, and theyre not addressed in her writing. Naval Officer in 1983. He has donated millions of books to schools, youth programs, and U.S. soldiers as well as a significant part of his personal wealth to public school libraries, independent bookstores, his alma mater, Manhattan College and the Vanderbilt University, and University of Wisconsin, his wifes alma mater. I know your only saying this to get attention & unfortunately we are giving it to you!! She no longer went out. Then if Kelly ever turns up at the doctor, they will know and be able to assess accordingly. You are an abuser of women and I intend, so far as it is in my power, that you will abuse no more.. Soon after telling her family about James, on November 30, 1995, Kelly left her family home and moved South to live with her unemployed boyfriend. James Patterson Smith. When he was asked to explain why he had blinded, stabbed and battered Kelly, he said that she had dared him to do it. Her parents didnt contest their daughters choice but stipulated she keep in contact with them. Her parents were apprehensive about going to the house and checking up on her as they were afraid that their interference could backfire and push their daughter even further away. But soon after she moved out, she stopped visiting the family, and when she stopped by for a rare visit, her parents noticed bruises on her arms. She left the family home for good on the 30th of November, 1995, and moved into Smiths two-bedroom semi-detached house in Furnival Road, Gorton. By Andy Gardner For Mailonline Ive intentionally set lowest tier to join at just $3 per month. Her mother put her foot down, and told her, If you dont like the rules were setting; youve got to let us know where you are, let us know youre alright. Kelly Anne Bates (18 May 1978 - 16 April 1996) was an English teenager who was murdered in Manchester, England at the age of 17 by her abuser, James Patterson Smith (born c. 1948 ). Margret was worried from the beginning, she wanted to go to the police, but Kelly was too old for the police to do anything, and she didnt listen to her mother. Smith gave evidence during the appeal and is believed to have told the panel he is a changed man. Speaking in 2015, Margaret, who died in 2020, told MailOnline: 'The first time I met him, he swaggered down the stairs and it made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. Her parents were unaware of the 32-year age difference when Bates moved in with Smith in November 1995, not long after finishing high school. Her parents share the blame. He is famous for his crime thrillers and romance novels. Im saying all this because its been mentioned to me multiple times this week that I should start a Patreon, so apparently I dont advertise it enough. And the more they tried to stop her from being with him, the less contact she had with her parents and it became the more control he had on her. Shed quit the job which shed loved so much, phone calls home grew rare, then in March of 1996 they completely ceased; letters and cards took their place, but the teenagers parents noticed that the handwriting was obviously not Kellys. Her family knew she was in danger. She did not visit her family and spoke to them on the phone most of the time. This was the mid-nineties at the least. Im betting she wasnt his first victim. Upon entering the residence it was immediately realized that there was no way this was an accidental death. I didnt know what to do. While on one particular babysitting job, she met James Patterson Smith. He did no violant crimes, wasnt a thieve, wasnt an abuser, had a good job and a productive member of society. She dreamed of becoming a teacher and she attended college while working for a graphics firm. Doc Savage #2. AETNUK All Rights Reserved. At 14, while babysitting for a friend, Kelly-Anne met Smith. Show Notes. Patterson has a history of mistreating the people with whom he shared a home. The jury of seven men and five women took just one hour to find James Patterson Smith guilty. She also maintained her bite marks happened on "accident.". Kelly had suffered for weeks, with no chance of escape. During the trial, she told the court that he once held her head under water in the kitchen sink. Though I agree that this case is worse than that of Sylvia Likens, releasing ringleader Gertrude Baniszewski from prison after 19 years was still wrong in view of all the terrible things she did to Sylvia. Kelly Anne Bates. 'A panel will carefully examine a huge range of evidence, including details of the original crime, and any evidence of behaviour change, as well as explore the harm done and impact the crime has had on the victims. 15:48 16 Jan 2023, updated 16:28 16 Jan 2023. Also theres a new article including crime scene photos on my Patreon. Her ears, nose, mouth, lips, and genitalia had been mutilated. Or hot iron torture. Morbidology is a weekly true crime podcast created and hosted by Emily G. Thompson. It was at the age of 26 that he wrote his first book, The Thomas Berryman Number that got rejected by 31 publishers before being published by Little, Brown and Company in 1976. [CDATA[// >