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'I spent days in the presence of evil - it was a terrifying lesson'
- A Mirror exclusive recalls a reporter spending days with Ian Huntley ahead of his 2002 conviction.
- Bucktin describes the caretaker as ordinary and eager to be liked, masking his harmful deeds.
- The article emphasizes how the reporter’s close proximity to Huntley later intensified the sense of betrayal.
- Maxine Carr is depicted as quieter and deferential in the couple’s dynamic, later linked to the case.
- The interview notes the stark contrast between Huntley’s friendly exterior and the surrounding grief of Soham.
- Huntley’s suspected role was not recognized by the reporter during the initial interactions.
- The piece recalls the physical reminders of Huntley, including a large set of keys and a home routine.
- The interview covers the discovery of the girls’ bodies and the town’s shattered hope.
- Bucktin reflects on how ordinary environments can hide extraordinary evil.
- The report underscores the lasting question: how did I not know?
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