Musician GUILTY of murdering Bobbi-Anne McLeod, 18, & dumping body at beach after bus stop abduction
A MUSICIAN has today admitted murdering an 18-year-old girl who was snatched from a bus stop on her way to meet her boyfriend.
Bobbi-Anne McLeod was last seen near her home in Plymouth in November when she disappeared.
Her body was discovered three days later, eight miles away in a wooded area near popular Bovisand beach.
Local musician Cody Ackland, 24, who was not known to the teen, was later charged with murder.
There were gasps from the public gallery today as he pleaded guilty to murdering Bobbi-Anne between November 20 and November 23.
Ackland was warned he will face a life sentence when he is sentenced at Plymouth Crown Court on May 19.
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Bobbi-Anne’s body was discovered after information was passed to the police.
She was found in woodland by a lane between the Fort Staddon and Fort Bovisand military landmarks.
Mystery still surrounds her death after an inquest in December heard how a medical cause of death has not yet been “ascertained”.
She was on her way to meet boyfriend Louie Leach when she was abducted by total stranger Ackland.
He waited for the teen to arrive but raised the alarm after she never showed up.
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Police later discovered her headphones and a pouch of tobacco on a grass verge near the bus stop.
Tributes flooded in for Bobbi-Anne after her body was found.
Her brother Lee shared a touching childhood photo of the two of them beaming at the camera in their primary school uniforms.
He wrote: “Until we meet again sis. I love you.
“You didn’t deserve this, such a beautiful and talented girl, and to have you as my little sister, the adventure and journey we had will always be treasured. Now go rest easy.”
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Ackland is a lead guitarist in Plymouth with indie rock group Rakuda, who regularly toured the city.
He is also the main songwriter and performed with his bandmates on BBC South West radio.
His bandmates previously announced they will be disbanding as a mark of respect to Bobbi-Anne.
They said: “The remaining members of Rakuda; Josh, Ross, Josh and Mike are all extremely shocked and in complete disbelief by the tragic event that has unfolded over the last several days.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Bobbi-Anne McLeod’s family and friends who must be devastated at their loss.
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“As a mark of respect, we have decided that we shall not be going forward as a band and will be disbanding with immediate effect.
“We will not be making any further comments at this time.”