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The story of Tammy Lynn Leppert reads like a tragic reversal of the classic Hollywood success tale. Growing up in Florida, she appeared destined for stardom from an unusually young age. Blessed with striking looks and natural poise, she entered beauty pageants at just four years old and went on to accumulate hundreds of wins. […]
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