Someone Else's Daughter: The Life and Death of Anita Cobby

by Julia Sheppard

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Traces the life and brutal death of Anita Cobby revealing details stories behind the killers.

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amme_mr 63 reviews

The true account of the details of Anita Cobby's murder and the police efforts to track down and prosecute the men responsible for it. It is a scary indication of what some people are capable of, and the outcome of such a young vibrant woman in her prime. Very sad.

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