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Name: Every mother's nightmare
Author: Charles Bosworth

📘 Every mother's nightmare by Charles Bosworth

In 1986 a rural suburb of St. Louis was rocked by the murders of Jude Govreau’s 15‑year‑old daughter and Mari Winzen’s 3‑year‑old son. Over five years, determined mothers and a young prosecutor worked tirelessly to uncover the truth and bring the perpetrator to justice. The case concluded with the killer sentenced to life in prison.

First publish date: 1995

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: Charles Bosworth

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