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Lucas the Baboon Boy

Murder & Mystery Mzansi | South African True Crime
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A baby stolen by baboons. A wild child raised in the bush. A missing link. Scientists were fascinated and the public was captivated. But was any of it true? This is the story of Lucas the Baboon Boy, a legend from South Africa's Eastern Cape, and the disturbing truth behind it. For a more immersive experience, visit my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ where episodes include photographs, maps, and relevant media to bring each case to life. Follow for more deep dives into South Africa's most compelling stories. This is a proudly South African true crime and mystery podcast. #History #SouthAfricanHistory #MurderMystery #DarkHistory #Documentary #SouthAfricanLegend #SouthAfricanTrueCrime #BaboonBoy #EasternCape #Bathurst

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