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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Sharp

Nikolas Cruz’s mother was ‘afraid’ of him, neighbour says as court shown photos of damage in family home

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Nikolas Cruz’s adoptive mother was “afraid” of her son and warned one of their neighbours not to fall for his “angelic ways”, according to dramatic courtroom testimony.

Paul Gold, a former neighbour of the Cruz family, testified in court on Wednesday that Lynda Cruz confided in him that she was “scared” of the future mass murderer.

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