The Soham Murders refer to the tragic case involving the abduction and murder of two ten-year-old girls, Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells, in Soham, England, in August 2002. The girls went missing after leaving a family barbecue, prompting a massive search operation that captured national attention. Their bodies were discovered two weeks later, and the investigation led to the arrest of Ian Huntley, a local school caretaker. Huntley was convicted of their murders in December 2003 and sentenced to life imprisonment, highlighting issues of child safety and the effectiveness of background checks for individuals working with children.