Julie Wallace

[sdreid]

I'd like to suggest the actress Julie T Wallace as an alternative Julia!

She's got a good name for it.

[John G]

I'd like to suggest the actress Julie T Wallace as an alternative Julia!

[sdreid]

The subject came up on another thread about a potential Wallace Case movie which made me think about casting. The names that came first to mind were Liam Neeson for Wallace, Helen Mirren for Julia and David Radcliffe for Parry. I then wondered if Ms. Mirren might be a little too sexy to play Julia so maybe Shelley Duvall if she can do a decent British accent. Any comments or dream casts of your own?

[Marko]

Where's the evidence for that theory? When did Marsden die?

Marsden died on 23rd June 1967 Stan (I actually found out quite a substantial amount of information on Marsden some years ago) I don't want to say much as I am still in the progress of writing the book. I can say that I am sure it will be finished in the next few months. Yes, Richard Waterhouse put a theory forward of contract killing between Wallace, Parry and A.N. Other. Unmitigated drivel of course As I am sure you are aware Stan I made reference to Marsden on this forum with your good self, granger (and others) a few years ago. Obviously a certain individual jumped upon it.

I have to confess I have not read the book (and have no desire to), mainly due to the fact that I don't have to to dismiss it. I completely agree with you Burkhilly - not only are these ridiculous claims utterly degrading to an innocent victim, they are also completely unfounded, as are the claims on two innocent men. Unfortunately some will believe it. What is even worse, some will want to believe it.

[burkhilly]

It would be unfair to the author if I were to give out too much information, because JG has done a lot of research and there are a few new titbits in the book.

Whilst I do not believe JG's conclusion, and I was disappointed in the book, the disappointment was because there wasn't that definitive reveal of evidence I had hoped for.

I think it highly unlikely that we'll ever have the answer to who killed Julia.

[sdreid]

Where's the evidence for that theory? When did Marsden die? I do remember seeing a theory sometime back that claimed that Marsden was using Parry's car and committed the murder but I don't know if that theory had the other claims. Wouldn't Wallace's neighbors have seen the two rent boys coming and going?

I still think Wallace did it then hit the road to establish his alibi.

[burkhilly]

Bumping this thread to ask who's read John Gannon's book, released last month?

Read no further, because I'm going to reveal JG's theory of what happened.




Basically Mr Wallace blackmailed Parry and Marsden into becoming involved in the murder of his wife. Parry made the phone call, and Marsden battered poor Julia to death. The two young men were blackmailed because Julia had been paying them for sexual favours, and Wallace said he's reveal this information if they didn't help him. (Marsden apparently was about to marry into a wealthy family.)

I find this theory to be absolutely ridiculous and disrespectful to an elderly lady. I was very disappointed in the conclusion the author made.

The question remains "Who Killed Julia Wallace".

[louisa]

More than likely - they probably won't sell

I'm sure I'll be buying one. (Unless I can borrow Burkhilly's copy )

[burkhilly]

Mark you are so knowledgable about the case - I just know you'll do justice to it. I will buy your book and hopefully learn more!

[Marko]

He'll be sending us all free copies of course.

More than likely - they probably won't sell

[louisa]

He'll be sending us all free copies of course.

[Marko]

I for one can't for for Mark's book.

Thanks Burkhilly. I just hope I can do the case justice.

[burkhilly]

I for one can't for for Mark's book.

[louisa]

It just goes to show that if an author damages their credibility with a book full of daft theories, then people are going to boycott other books by that same author.

I'm also wondering what her theories are in the Luard case. I'm going to try and find a review of it.

[apricot]

So true, Apricot, so true.

No, I meant that I don't agree with Diane Jane's other theories regarding what she says about the previous deaths in the Croydon Poisonings.

I've read about the Luard case (and it's quite an interesting one) but I didn't know Diane J had written a book about it. I don't think I'll bother with it.

My misunderstanding Louisa, I didn't know of her book on the Luard case 'til I looked her up on Amazon, one can only imagine what her conclusion is!

I have read a bit about the case, nothing in depth though, just the odd chapter in anthologies, certainly seems another intriguing one though!

KR Angie