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The Body Next Door: Unraveling the Dark Legacy of Leigh Ann Sabine
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In the months leading up to her death from brain cancer, Leigh Ann Sabine made a cryptic comment to her hairdresser: "People will talk about me after I'm gone because of the body in the bag." Dismissed as one of her many outlandish tales, this statement would prove to be a haunting prophecy. Just a month after her passing, two friends stumbled upon a gruesome discovery that would expose Leigh Ann's darkest secret.
For years, Leigh Ann had claimed to own a medical skeleton, a supposed keepsake from her nursing days, which she would often move around her home or garden. Her friends thought it would be amusing to use it for a prank, but their plan backfired when they unwrapped the package to find a perfectly mummified body. The shocking truth was revealed: the body belonged to her husband, John Sabine, who had been missing since 1997. Leigh Ann had brutally murdered him with a stone frog ornament and meticulously concealed his body for 18 years, collecting his pension and living a life of deception.
Join me as I delve into the twisted tale of Leigh Ann Sabine, a woman who hid in plain sight, using her eccentric demeanor to mask a sinister secret. Discover how her friends unwittingly uncovered her crime and how Leigh Ann managed to evade detection for nearly two decades. This true crime story is a chilling reminder that sometimes the most shocking truths can be hidden behind a facade of normalcy.
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Sources:
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Manage episode 437003848 series 3548514
In the months leading up to her death from brain cancer, Leigh Ann Sabine made a cryptic comment to her hairdresser: "People will talk about me after I'm gone because of the body in the bag." Dismissed as one of her many outlandish tales, this statement would prove to be a haunting prophecy. Just a month after her passing, two friends stumbled upon a gruesome discovery that would expose Leigh Ann's darkest secret.
For years, Leigh Ann had claimed to own a medical skeleton, a supposed keepsake from her nursing days, which she would often move around her home or garden. Her friends thought it would be amusing to use it for a prank, but their plan backfired when they unwrapped the package to find a perfectly mummified body. The shocking truth was revealed: the body belonged to her husband, John Sabine, who had been missing since 1997. Leigh Ann had brutally murdered him with a stone frog ornament and meticulously concealed his body for 18 years, collecting his pension and living a life of deception.
Join me as I delve into the twisted tale of Leigh Ann Sabine, a woman who hid in plain sight, using her eccentric demeanor to mask a sinister secret. Discover how her friends unwittingly uncovered her crime and how Leigh Ann managed to evade detection for nearly two decades. This true crime story is a chilling reminder that sometimes the most shocking truths can be hidden behind a facade of normalcy.
Follow me here:
► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/
► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper
► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/
► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/
► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik
Sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c628ez6zx0mo
I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/
Our Sponsors:
* Head to http://www.Goli.com now and get an exclusive 42% off!
* Visit Mood.com and use code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% on your first order.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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