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Listener discretion is advised. Oh, Sophie Liannaine had dreamed of becoming a nanny and was excited when an opportunity presented itself, working for a

glamorous and upscale family in England. However, the innocent young girl couldn't see the ominous horror creeping just beneath the surface.

In fact, no one could.

Join me now as we explore one woman's delusions, the ferocity of her obsessions, and the malice

of her jealousy, it's the heartbreaking case of a vulnerable young foreigner who fell prey to pure evil with an outcome too

incomprehensible to imagine. on January 7th, 1996,

on January 7th, 1996, Catherine Devallon and Patrick Leone

welcomed their first child into the world.

A beautiful little girl they named Sophie.

Almost from the moment of her arrival, Sophie had a smile on her little face, delighting her parents and family.

Sophie grew up in Tuva, France, a town straight out of a fairy tale, nestled peacefully in the northeastern

region of France, where delightfully timeless homes line the narrow cobblestone streets, while regal buildings and elaborate towers pierced the sky.

This historic French jewel is known for its vineyards and high quality champagne, hailing from its days as the former capital of the

Champania-Ar-Dan region of the country.

It's in this charming city, the Sophie spent her youth, although her parents were divorced. This as they could provide. Her family and Step Family built a strong tight bond with one another,

bolstering them through tough times,

as the family struggled with money for much of Sophie's childhood.

Sophie grew into a tender-hearted girl with a silent charm about her being described by her friends

as quiet and reserved.

Her mother characterized her as a kind girl

kind girl who wasn't very chatty.

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