THE BIG STORIES
A BITTER LOSS
Liz fell pregnant in 1992, but after Steve became embroiled with a violent gang, the stress brought on labour for Liz and her daughter, Katie, was born prematurely. The baby died after just a few hours, and Liz would grieve for the rest of her life.
BATTERED WIFE
Jim’s jealous rages would regularly propel Liz into the arms of other men – desperate for a little compassion and companionship. Their marriage came apart, seemingly for good, in 1996, when Jim viciously beat Liz, calling her a “filthy, stinking whore”.
SPRITUAL HOME
The couple reconciled, and Jim promised to buy Liz’s beloved Rovers for her – but the bank robbery that he was planning went awry, putting him in prison for seven years. Steve would…
