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Oct 2020
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October 16, 1965: Lesley Ann Downey Foun...

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On this day in 1965, British police found the body of missing 10-year-old girl, Lesley Ann Downey. Lesley was one of the five young victims of serial killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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