Ep 191: A seemingly innocent online romance becomes a sinister plot with many shocking twists and turns

This is the Kirat Assi Story

Sources for Today's Episode:

• The Guardian
• The podcast “Sweet Bobby”
• Vice News
• Vogue
• The Staffordshire Police Coercive Behavior Guide

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