Issue 203, August 15, 2024

27-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Bronx, Marking Fourth Murder in 44th Precinct This Year, The Love Life of a Convicted Child Killer: Susan Smith's Search for Companionship Behind Bars

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Which infamous American gunman was responsible for the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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27-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Bronx, Marking Fourth Murder in 44th Precinct This Year

A 27-year-old man was fatally shot on a Bronx street early Thursday.

The gunman walked across Sheridan Ave and opened fire near Marcy Place around 1:10 a.m., hitting Muhamadou Gumaneh in front of an apartment building.

Gumaneh, shot multiple times, was taken to Lincoln Hospital but did not survive.

The perpetrator escaped, leaving behind six shell casings.

This incident marks the fourth murder in the 44th Precinct this year.

Last year, there were no homicides in the precinct by August 11th.

The Love Life of a Convicted Child Killer: Susan Smith's Search for Companionship Behind Bars

Susan Smith, convicted of drowning her two young boys in 1994, has a history of engaging in romantic relationships with multiple men from behind bars.

Eager to settle down after seeking parole, she was left puzzled when some of her suitors suddenly stopped communicating with her.

Despite her efforts to reconnect, she eventually moved on to focus on other relationships.

Smith deceived authorities by falsely claiming her sons were kidnapped, ultimately confessing to their murder.

Serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole, she is hoping to find someone to support her upon release.

🔫 Safety Tip of the Day: If you encounter a gunman or a firearm threat, find a secure location, lock or barricade doors, and alert authorities immediately.

If you encounter a gunman or firearm threat, prioritize safety by moving to a secure location, such as a locked room, and barricading doors. Contact authorities when safe, and avoid confrontation to reduce risk until help arrives.

Cold Case Highlights

Sunshine State Sonar Locates Long-missing Individuals in Florida Canals

Human remains were found in two cars recovered from Plantation canals in Florida by a team of divers.

The cars contained likely remains of a woman and her young daughter who disappeared in 1974, alongside the remains of a World War II veteran missing for 20 years.

Authorities assisted by divers confirmed their identities, and DNA testing will be conducted.

Sunshine State Sonar, a volunteer group, located the cars.

The sonar team found a 1960s Chevrolet Impala with skeletal remains, and another car with human remains deep in the canal, associated with a missing person case from 2004.

Decades-Old Cold Case of Woman Found in Sacramento River Solved Through Genetic Genealogy

The body of a woman found in the Sacramento River in Colusa County in 1991 has been identified as Betty Jo Evans, born on October 4, 1961 and possibly homeless at the time.

The Colusa County Sheriff's Office reopened the case in 2017 and, with the help of the FBI Sacramento's genetic genealogy team, identified Evans this year.

Genetic genealogy has been utilized in various states to help solve cold cases, including the arrest of the Golden State Killer.

Evans' next-of-kin has been notified of the identification and the investigation continues to provide closure in this decades-old case.

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Leon Czolgosz.

Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, assassinated President William McKinley on September 6, 1901, at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. McKinley was shot twice and died eight days later from gangrene caused by the wounds. Czolgosz was quickly arrested, tried, and executed for the crime. His actions were a significant moment in U.S. history, leading to Theodore Roosevelt's ascension to the presidency.