Anita Cobby: The Gruesome Case That Changed Australia

[@LawAndCrime]

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[@lk4871]

I remember this. When I drive to my friends house in Blacktown, I always go past Anita Cobby reserve, a park named in her honour. May she rest in peace

[@christencollins3740]

❤

[@matcole1975]

Totally agree. I was 11 when she was murdered. Had family that lived in Prospect. We were shocked and devastated when this crime happened. God Bless You Anita. 💖

[@bigs1546]

I was Anita's age ....... and a nurse. All over Australia nurses started carrying their scissors in their hands when returning to their cars. Hospital Security started escorting staff who were unable to return to vehicles or transport in a group. Even when the culprits were caught and tried it had changed the way Nurses treated travel to and from work in Australia forever. Anita's parents were sooo strong and helped so many victim's families through the years after their own tragedy.

[@Cassper11]

My mother was a nurse, and she was 28 when this happened, very close to Anita’s age. I remember her telling me the story when I was old enough, about walking home alone at night, as a bit of a warning. But now I think about it, I think she was just as scared for herself 😢💕

[@meredithisme3752]

Definitely

[@bravolima7394]

Seriously ?? Then you dropped from the World Cup in the group stages ? Terrifying

[@RedheadLondon]

Janine Balding was also killed going to her car.

[@lucylulean2482]

I recently met a person who had access to all autopsy, images and court documents. Being retired I asked her questions about this case. She told me that if people new the true depravity and sickening torture they inflicted on her, then us true crime buffs would never read anything ever again. My friend told me the ptsd amongst all involved in the investigation led to many suicides. An those mongrels never had a moment’s peace in gaol an guards were happy to turn a blind eye. I’m so glad the community never knew it all, idle gossip and guessing was nothing in comparison to the truth.

[@derekthompson2868]

I was member of the NSW Fire service at the time, had a friend who worked in the funeral industry, some of the things he said regarding her injuries was hard to take

[@susanmoore7229]

I enjoy how inmates deliver their own brand of Justice.

[@Cassie_kitten90]

You forgot to add Anita’s sister Kathryn has helped keep her family’s legacy alive in the creation of Grace’s Place.

[@pascalswager9100]

My Mum was one of the people screaming for blood outside the court house.

[@danielabernal4961]

So happy John was able to get himself together eventually and that he found love again.

[@rayaleigh6669]

I was only 4 years old at the time. Anita's story shaped many of the lives of teens and young women growing up in the late 80s to late 90s. It made our parents and ourselves so much more cautious. The lessons learnt by us from her death likely saved lives. Anita is very much remembered today ❤

[@chloeew4627]

Simply the lowest form of filth, so sick …Anita was so brutally taken , her family ruined and society damaged as well. Anita will always be remembered .

[@lilkoutsi]

i was 13 years old when this happened. it still saddens me. Living so close to where she lived with her parents brings back so many memories on how I felt. sometimes i sit at Anita Cobby Reserve and other times I visit her grave and place flowers there alongside her parents. May she forever RIP.

[@ctlocketv7165]

Will you please place a wild flower on her grave from Cheryl & America? This all happened around my birthday

[@RachaelTownsend74]

​@@ctlocketv7165I will do it for you I will be going near there on Tuesday ❤❤❤

[@TheOriginalFoxtrotCharlie]

I saw the thumbnail and my heart sank. This brings back cold dread and terror filled memories for this poor, poor woman and her family. The monsters that did this shouldn't have been allowed to live after what they did. The horrific torture this poor lady endured. As an Aussie, this effected me more than basically any other true crime case here. One is dead .. 3 to go. Pure evil.

[@ctlocketv7165]

Death is too good for monsters. Prison has it's own justice system. And these monsters got to taste some of what Anita went through. They will look over their shoulders the rest of their existence.

[@RachaelTownsend74]

I thought another one died too?

[@TheOriginalFoxtrotCharlie]

@@RachaelTownsend74 oh really? If they did, I missed that.

[@deana1938]

Do they have the death penalty in Australia? I don't know that it makes much difference in people, but it sure does for the victims of horrific crimes. We have crimes like poor Miss Anita's all the time here in the USA, but it's so big, and there are so many people here that there's bound to be "deplorables." Anita sure was a wonderful, beautiful woman it's a very sad story. I just watched a movie last night about a mass shooting that occurred in 1990, where 13 people were murdered in a small beach town. Very sad. Rest in peace, Miss Anita 😔 🙏 💔

[@221BBakerStreet]

​​@@deana1938 Australia abolished the death penalty for all states and territories in 1985 but the last person to be executed prior to that was in 1967. In 2010, the Australian government passed legislation that prohibited the reintroduction of capital punishment.

[@Theogenerang]

I was in Sydney when this happened and the city effectively stopped when the news broke. Ive never seen such fury over a crime before or since.

[@Robin-xt7yo]

I remember hearing about this years ago. This is one of the most horrific deaths because it wasn't quick, she suffered.

[@ctlocketv7165]

Anita was a victim of a crime of opportunity. I won't even walk on my street. As it is on a remote mountain. I am home by sunset. I pay attention to everything around me. May Anita Cobby rest in peace. She was just innocently living her life and walking home.

[@usèr1234-x1o]

My friends and i were at Blacktown station earlier that evening as per usual as the ice rink was close by . We knew of the Murphy bros and had seen them around. This rocked our world to the core. Blacktown Station is still a place where a woman cannot be alone at night. But then again is there anywhere?

[@RachaelTownsend74]

I went to shalvey high and went to the ice rink everyweek for sport blacktown station is full of junkies always has been...

[@usèr1234-x1o]

@RachaelLegion I was in Sydney recently and decided to visit Featherdale Wildlife park. The area looks so much worse than it used to back then ......and that's saying something. The way my young friends and I would ride the trains all over Western Sydney in the 80s and there was zero security......chills me to look back on.

[@vickinoeske1154]

There's no way Anita could have protected herself from those savages. RIP.

[@AGXJDM]

death penalty should be more common

[@AGXJDM]

@@FlowerToThePeople idc I rather have them dead than pay for their food

[@scottyidiotic]

I’ve listened to 500+ true crime cases and as unfortunate as they all are , this one is just one of those cases. Something about the depravity, this hits me as deep as the toy box killer. There’s no ends to the limits people will go with torturing their fellow man. RIP. I’ve been homeless lately and struggling and it seems all I do is listen to true crime to pass time, but it also keeps me in check while I’m out here and always looking over my shoulder till I know I’m in one of the safe zones

[@RedheadLondon]

Have you watched the Butchered Boys. It is torture and mutilation, too.

[@wendyyoung7950]

There is an Australian movie called The Boys which appears to excuse the Cobby killers. Make of that what you will

[@Sezbez]

This is so chilling to listen to again, I have never forgotten about her. Hearing the suburb names that i know so well mentioned in a crime Vlog gives me chills.

[@crazycatladyoftullamore5176]

Anita Coby was one year older than me at the time she was so brutally taken from her family and her ordeal hit me hard. If the authorities had have given me the opportunity to execute the five pieces of garbage pretending to be people who did such a horrific and evil act to her I would have gratefully did it along with most of the Australian people at the time. RIP Anita 🇦🇺🙏😪

[@Sasslette]

To this day we Australians are still outraged at the horrific senseless murder of Anita Cobby. One case where there would have been no objection to bringing back the death penalty. Mongrels rotting in jail is just too good for them.

[@lindacollins9581]

My only consolation is that they’re copping back exactly what they did to Anita in jail and more than once I hope - over and over again as a solid reminder of their horrific actions as this still makes me unbelievably furious all these years on

[@TheOriginalFoxtrotCharlie]

@@lindacollins9581 There was a leaked story that one had barbed wire shoved up his a** and ripped out. They are getting what they deserve and more. Good. The police should have given them to the mob when they were arrested.

[@quesadilla9957]

@@TheOriginalFoxtrotCharlie100% These savages are a disgrace to society. I hope they get more than what they did. No one likes r@pists. Not even criminals.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Sounds like those prisoners are the ones who are somewhat honorable men , the rumors we always hope are true .

[@pitbulllove7460]

This case still gives me goosebumps. I'm so sorry she had to go through what happened to her. Forever an Angel, Rest in Peace Anita, never forgotten 😢🙏🇦🇺

[@sylvain123]

This case changed me. I can't watch the video, its too Horrific. I still have nightmares about it. Afterwards I became more aware of my surroundings. Never wore my nurses uniform home from work. And carried items to protect myself. This case (and the Virginia Morse case which was as horrific) terrified every woman in Australia 😢

[@scottburbridge3170]

gruesome and immensely sad. a blessing the murderers were arrested. rest in peace, Anita Cobby.

[@lorettalee4029]

Thank you for doing Anita’s story justice. This was a savage diabolical murder of a beautiful sweet innocent woman. Anita’s murder affected so many of us Australians. ❤️🇦🇺

[@tgreen6077]

The monsters are still in jail, we as Aussie's hope they stay there until they are ready for their coffins💯

[@Tomy_Yon]

It was my first... the one that sticked with me for the longest time... The 'not just a murder crime'... My love goes out to all the victimized people in this case... her family and friends... ❤

[@liyavatansever9693]

I'd never leave my friend alone late night at a station I'd make sure she's inside the tube b4 I leave !

[@RedheadLondon]

She got on the train SAFELY! It was at the other end when she got off, and was walking the road home she was attacked. You could not take her all the way home! Even if you did, YOU might be the one attacked as you went to YOUR home!

[@JaymelShea]

I can't believe they let the dad identify her😢 if john wouldn't do, i think the son/brother in law should've done it. No parent should ever see their child like that.

[@Sunflower-uy4yw]

Sometimes you identify just a part of the body that is unharmed. For example the hand, the ears, the neck etc. And the rest is covered.

[@lindafarnes486]

No one who dealt with this got over the trauma and horror.

[@omaopa6923]

This case still upsets me to this day,what Anita went through was horrific

[@olgatrilogymartin3143]

Sure does 😢

[@meredithisme3752]

To be honest I can't watch it 😢

[@NghtMonster]

It fills me with so much joy and satisfaction to read what these filthy demons went through in prison. I hope they continue to suffer the same events, daily, for the rest of their lives.

[@michelleadams474]

I remember this case, these men were savage, evil monsters. May beautiful Anita rest in peace.

[@RobynLocke-t8t]

I remember this and have never forgotten how it sickens me to this very day I often think about her I made sure my daughter new all about her and her family it still makes me cry to this day R I P LITTLE ANGEL 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤

[@JinJinDoe]

Wow! How scary... If everyone witness who noticed something wrong happening reportes it to police immediately, maybe, just maybe the lady would be saved... To everyone watching this, if you witness something and your gut tells you it's wrong/off, notify the police - perhaps they also already know something that could potentially save lives. Don't be an apathetic bystander.

[@yupyupyupnope]

I would like you to cover the murder of Junko Furuta the Japanese high schooler who was kidnapped and tortured in every way for 40 days by a group of young men and eventually killed. Those evils who were involved walk freely after just about 20 years later.

[@Goddess-tz5to]

That's why capital punishment is needed for such crimes...

[@foxyauragems6146]

Some got only 8

[@amycurtis535]

That case is worse than horror movies.

[@Belladonna313]

This case always breaks my heart. I remember the first time I across this case I just couldn’t stop crying. Those boys were monsters!

[@yourkarma2250]

Im Aussie and i was 17 when that happened it was terrifying! REST IN PEACE Anita x

[@Thefriedguy]

you know what sent me over the edge when he said "dragged over a barbed wire fence" idk why but that finished me may this poor woman rest in peace

[@baheeyahbhabha5593]

Me too. It's the thought of each spike piercing her skin all over her body. She didn't deserve any of it.

[@RedheadLondon]

The Butchered Boys had bottles inserted into their rear ends and their stomachs cut open, drugged and kept alive in a room.

[@MissMala]

You did an awesome job with this case! Poor girl and her family who suffered because of her death. 😔

[@221BBakerStreet]

I remember hearing the absolutely horrific details of this poor girl's death. If you lived in Australia you couldn't escape it. Mostly because we'd never really come across a crime that was carried out with such brutality. Since then, I've seen this story on many different true crime channels but I've never watched any of them. Hearing about it the first time was bad enough.

[@susanmiller4159]

Great job sharing this story. And special thanks for the follow up on all those involved. Appreciate you.

[@amandagreene5772]

It definitely sounds like they were handed karma in prison.

[@annkecam7070]

new disturbing truth vid!! this is just what I needed, LUV the new set and look like the batman we all need

[@octagonmixltd]

Wow! I'm really scared right now. A cute adorable lady being murdered this way is really disturbing.

[@Veganallvegan]

Your more at risk from being murdered by a partner or ex than a stranger..

[@Lincor1965]

⁠@@Veganallvegantrue, but sadly it does happen

[@caveman385]

@@Veganallvegan In Australia, it's seemed to be strangers that murdered people alot.

[@minacerra]

Cute. Adorable? Anyone being murdered is horrible, looks don't factor in

[@Goddess-tz5to]

​@@minacerraz Exactly

[@petakucas7389]

This was a HUGE crime back in Australia..we all still remember An aussie Movie Called THE BOYS, tells the disturbing storry

[@IanSolano]

The narrators voice is ideal!! I’m waiting for him to say, “Do you like scary movies, Sydney!?”

[@TSD438]

Wow, she would have been 64 this year. I hope she gets Justice.

[@manxeater7]

What a beautiful Angel on earth, now a beautiful Angel in heaven❤🥹 ✨RIP ANITA✨😇

[@The_Calm_Chaos]

This was an excellent production.

[@RedheadLondon]

Have you seen the Steve Liebmann documentary? MUCH better, with re-enactments and he explains it step by step.

[@inbarorad8863]

RIP Anita! Thank you miss X for telling the truth and getting justice for anita and other women. unfortunately so many family members/ significant others of the suspect don't come forward and cooperate with the police

[@simonslane4344]

the Autopsy findings gave me chills

[@christinablair1978]

Miss X is a hero...

[@suesue4363]

I remember this so clearly growing up in Sydney 😢

[@MellyDC5]

I absolutely LOVE when I find these randomly on here. Been a fan of you're channel since you were doing creepy pastas and watched you evolve and grow and expand and its been an awesome ride. Love your work man ❤

[@MellyDC5]

These refer to "the disturbing truth"

[@bigs1546]

A "creepy pasta" is an internet story created by someone - this is the TRUTH! All of Australia watched this unfold in horror

[@crf1096]

@@bigs1546yeah, he’s just saying this guy used to do creepy pastas

[@bigs1546]

@@crf1096 oh OK, sorry I took it the wrong way - never seen this guy before but this case and the one that Anita's Parents supported the family of not long after this that was similar [cannot remember the girl's name for the life of me at the moment] are crimes etched in the psyche of too many Australians.

[@Hunny1au]

@@bigs1546 Janine Balding case

[@mikestivers8302]

every time someone gets unalived it's because they "started their day, as usual" i'll never do this again...

[@RedheadLondon]

They often say 'they lived in a crime free area, no one was murdered - until ......'.

[@mikestivers8302]

@@RedheadLondon if you have "quiet neighbors that keep to themselves" TURN THEM IN!

[@chriswatson6231]

I was a naive first year highschool student when our teacher read out to the class what had been done. I had to ask what some of the words meant. Id never heard that such things were possible. And the community pressure for a return to the death of penalty wasnt just people protesting, it was seriously considered by members of parliament. Such was the loathing for the maggots found guilty

[@RedheadLondon]

This is very gruesome for schoolkids!

[@Colinmcdougall6996]

What a Wicked World 🌍 We Live in very sad 😔 🙇🏻‍♂️🙏🏻

[@carrow1057]

I was a nurse and slightly younger in Melbourne...Never gave it a thought. I was young. my Mum constantly warned "remember Anita Cobby!"

[@RachaelTownsend74]

I remember when this happened I was only young back then Janie balding is another Aussie one very similar to this one the murderers were in the early teens....also the book someone elses daughter is a book about anitas case ❤❤

[@kabernat]

Absolutely horrifying

[@suzannesavard1796]

Thank you ,i love your voice and your channel

[@kathleenweinberg6442]

It's a sad and creepy story.

[@MoustafaBakir]

Thank you so much ❤

[@StarAngel0833]

Very very sad.

[@skankcore808]

Great vid...glad it " ends " well , sort of...🤘 cheers

[@ThePlataf]

Unspeakably tragic

[@bethcamareno4377]

Love watching your videos.

[@claudinelee3456]

I remember this, it stopped our nation,

[@sophiaisabelle027]

We will always support this channel.They're one of the best.

[@shawneekome9379]

So sad

[@JaymelShea]

It looks like you poured apple cider shots 😂 🥂

[@liyavatansever9693]

Hey mind juice it's you it's your voice this is your channel too? You're my favourite 😍

[@JEMANF]

This was like the Channon Newsome murders here in the states.

[@RedheadLondon]

I have watched those videos many times. Only one got the death sentence and the others did not get full terms. At least the Aussies put them away for life.

[@ThaRealChuckD]

Well done. 👏🏻

[@donnaengel6413]

May her memory be for a blessing. 💔

[@louisaklimentos7583]

They lived next door to my work friend in Rockdale . I was gutted when I found out what those animals did to Anita . They grew up in housing commission and had no stable up bringing. No excuse for brutal murder though . They did not value human life . I wonder if they ever regretted their gruesome actions . Mist likely not !!! RIP Anita . You are in a peaceful safe place now 🙏😇

[@Xinlaimaan]

Beautiful told ❤

[@Charmer4856]

36:06 What??! 👀👀👀

[@wendymelendez8641]

Very sad

[@louisalouisa2292]

So tragic & sad. Bet those disgusting animals stopped laughing when poetic justice was served in prison for them.

[@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780]

She would have been 64

[@chancelee7663]

The narrator sounds like Jhonny Depp every time I hear him tell a story I feel like I'm in a convertible on my way to Vegas (fear and loathing in Las Vegas)

[@fionagrant2023]

Why do killers always target the most beautiful girls 💔😭🥺😖😱

[@osemdjtjsf]

Is The Disturbing Truth getting paid for the direct upload here? I sure hope so 🙏🏻🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@annkecam7070]

he has deal with this channel to repost

[@osemdjtjsf]

@@annkecam7070 yay!

[@hayleya6081]

Maybe I’m thinking too much into this but the editing and narrative is very Deadbug… am I insane or is this just a more PC Deadbug channel? Amazing content either way, thank you!

[@UToober17]

Yeah it’s a deadpan delivery but I think it makes the content shine…😢 I wouldn’t pay as much attention to the story and pictures if his delivery was too good lol!

[@CarlaTellawi-w6s]

I was 2 yrs old

[@SquidMax-ym6gv]

The place her body was found is still the same.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Wow they don’t make teenagers like that anymore

[@christinalee2072]

Why would Miss X have received death threats??

[@therealAkito]

Jesus Christ...

[@jaredmehrlich6683]

🌹 Anita 🌹

[@annakaye1629]

Vile noices used in your clip didn't allow me to watch it for more then 1.5 minutes! Thx but no thx! You watch it all by yourself!

[@OORagnar1976]

What does noice mean? I'm serious? They are a lot of words in the comments I don't understand. Is it a typeo ?

[@OORagnar1976]

I see one person describe the music as caterwauling. I had to look up the meaning of that word lol. It's my new favorite word.

[@jandramardges3368]

Like,the screeching of a banshee!!!! Very, very nasty sound.

[@amandaj.barnes5919]

Blacktown does not look dangerous after I visited in 2000. Its unbelievable because you think you are safe.

[@Leasagreen]

Is this the guy that does the 911 calls

[@alysonhogg6543]

Nope, you're thinking of URMAKER

[@Leasagreen]

@@alysonhogg6543 the voices sound the same

[@adedamolaadeleke6228]

The month flied quickly tomorrow's july as well

[@ZaphodBeeblecocks]

The narrator doesn't need to be in the video. Should just use the same stock photos all the other channels use.

[@AthosRac]

this is creepy....

[@opticalmixing23]

That is sick! 29:34