Maxine Carr, who served time for conspiracy related to the murders committed by Ian Huntley, has been reported to be living a 'happy and stress-free' life post-incarceration. Carr had been involved in providing Huntley with a false alibi after he committed the heinous acts of murdering schoolgirls Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells in 2003. Initially sentenced to 42 months, she only served 21 months before being released in May 2004, and she has since started a new life away from the public eye.

The case of Ian Huntley shocked the nation when he was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of the two young girls. Carr's involvement in the case as someone who helped him evade justice by lying in court drew significant media attention and public outrage. As a consequence of her actions, which were seen as an attempt to pervert the course of justice, Carr was one of the few prisoners provided with lifelong anonymity to protect her from the backlash and harm due to her association with such a notorious crime.

Now, in 2014 reports suggest that Carr is living with her husband and son in a seaside town, indicating that she has found a semblance of normalcy despite the grim past. This revelation raises discussions around second chances and the stigma that comes with controversial criminal cases, questioning how society treats individuals who have been associated with such violent crimes, regardless of their personal transformation over time.