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Bad Nanny

Bad Nanny

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Bad Nanny

2025- 2025

1 Seasons

2 Episodes

5.0(2 votes)

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Documentary

Crime

Overview

Jaw-dropping two-part documentary that unravels the astonishing true story of Samantha Cookes – serial scammer, master manipulator, and at one point, a trusted nanny.

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