April Jones, a five-year-old girl from Machynlleth, Powys, was abducted and murdered by Mark Bridger in 2012. Her sister has shared the heartbreak of recalling the last moments they spent together before the tragic event. Playing just yards from her home, April was taken by Bridger, a convicted paedophile, who misled investigators about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and eventual death.

Bridger was arrested shortly after her abduction and was later found guilty of several charges including child abduction and murder. During the five-week trial, the jury was presented with his contradictory statements, including claims that he accidentally killed April and forgot the location of her body. The stark evidence and testimonies led to a conviction in 2013, resulting in his life sentence without parole due to the nature of his crime.

The relentless pursuit of justice for April and the lasting impact on her family illustrate the profound tragedy of this case, which remains a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by children in society. As her sister recalls those final moments, it underscores the emotional toll and the collective grief experienced by the community and family who continue to keep April’s memory alive even thirteen years later.