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Nov 2024
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A Controlling Monster - November 27 2024

Morning Cup of Murder
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November 27th: Simon Gittany Found Guilty (Lisa Harnum)(2013)

Domestic abuse is a truly terrifying epidemic that seems almost inescapable. Whether it be friends, family, or yourself, there seems to be very few in this world who remain untouched by its dangers. On November 27th 2013 a man was found guilty in a case involving years of abuse and the death of a young, bright, and beautiful woman. 

*Suggested by Lauren Cole on Facebook*


https://thecinemaholic.com/lisa-harnum-murder-where-is-simon-gittany-now/https://www.news.com.au/national/crime/how-lisa-harnum-almost-escaped-her-deadly-romance/news-story/439de54a7a4a577d8fb9913a777c789chttps://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/just-another-crim-in-the-yard-simon-gittanys-life-behind-bars/news-story/e76dc539ea317bd67db47670f30eb14ahttps://www.mamamia.com.au/simon-gittany/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3748222/Simon-Gittany-loses-appeal-against-conviction-murder-fiancee-Lisa-Harnum.htmlhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-11/simon-gittany-sentenced-to-18-years-for-fiancees-murder/5251168

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