The 18-year-old disappeared after leaving her home in the Leigham area of the city on November 20, 2021. She was last seen at a bus stop on Sheepstor Road and was about to meet friends downtown. It never arrived and thousands of people joined the police in search of the teenager. Her body was found three days later near Bovisand, in South Hams. Cody Auckland admits killing Bobby-Ann McLeod Cody Ackland, 24, of Plymouth Southway, was later arrested and charged with murder. The 24-year-old, who was a key guitarist in a band he has since divorced, admitted today (April 5th) the murder of Bobbi-Anne. Dressed in a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans, he spoke to confirm his name and date of birth. When he was charged with murder, he replied “guilty”. Bobbi-Anne’s friends and family cried at the public gallery at Plymouth Crown Court. Auckland will be sentenced on May 19. Judge Robert Linford told him he would be sentenced to life in prison – the minimum sentence has not yet been decided. Cody Ackland kills Bobbi-Anne McLeod Credits: Devon and Cornwall Police Tributes from Plymouth spilled over for Bobbi-Anne after her body was found. Lee’s brother praised her, saying she was a “beautiful and talented” girl who “will always be precious”. One of her neighbors described how she “shone” from the moment she arrived on the street as a small child, while her teachers at Leigham Primary School and Tor Bridge High described her as a “happy” and “beloved” child who had “big possibilities. “. Following Ackland’s appeal, Alison Hernandez, Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “I can not even imagine the pain that Bobbi-Anne McLeod’s family and friends have gone through. last months. . Cody Ackland, dressed in a gray tracksuit, arrives at Plymouth Crown Court Credit: BPM Media “Although there is no justice that can bring Bobby-An back, I’m glad that this case will be resolved quickly and I really hope the family gets the answers they need to close this horrific incident. “I want to thank the police for their hard work in bringing Cody Auckland to justice. I would also like to thank the Plymouth community for their courage, empathy and incredible support during this dark time for the city. “If you have been affected by this case and would like to speak to someone, you can contact Victim Support at 0808 1689111 or the Devon and Cornwall Victims Care Unit at 01392 475900.”
