Lewis Daynes

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In this episode, we dive deep into the chilling case of Lewis Daynes, a 19-year-old who lured 14-year-old Breck Bednar to his death in 2014. What began as online gaming sessions among friends quickly spiraled into a disturbing story of manipulation, control, and a horrifying crime that shocked the UK.

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