Bobby
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This is the story of Bobby, a 10-year old disabled boy, who was vulnerable and lived an isolated life, hidden away on a farm with his mother and her boyfriend in a remote rural part of Sweden. Nobody knew what was going on behind closed doors, until it was too late. This shocking story became a landmark case in Sweden, instigating legal reform and changes to child protection protocols.
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