There was a note on the door of Julie Anne Cooper’s home that read, “Dear visitors, I’ve gone away for two weeks with my wonderful new partner.” No one would have wanted to deny her the chance of happiness – but it was very unlike the 55-year-old grandmother to go away without telling family and friends.
And neighbours soon noticed some strange comings and goings at Julie’s home – a man had moved in and they didn’t recognise him.
Something clearly wasn’t right. But as the story unfolded, no one could have guessed the horrific truth. Julie was living alone in August 2018, her children having grown up and started families of their own.
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