Issue 232, September 25, 2024

Ahmad Alissa gets life without parole for the Boulder massacre; Texas man charged with machete murder

September 25, 2024

🕵️Trivia Question

What infamous 1994 crime involved the murder of a woman and her friend, leading to a highly publicized trial that captivated the nation?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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What’s Happening Now

Colorado Man Ahmad Alissa Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Boulder Supermarket Massacre

A Colorado man, Ahmad Alissa, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing 10 people at a Boulder supermarket in 2021.

Alissa was found guilty on all 55 charges, including 10 counts of first-degree murder.

The judge sentenced him to consecutive life sentences for each murder count.

Despite having schizophrenia, the jury rejected an insanity defense.

Victims' families shared their pain in court, highlighting the lasting impact of the tragedy.

Alissa bought an assault weapon days before the attack and had been planning it for months.

The community continues to mourn and seek ways to prevent future tragedies.

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Texas Man Charged with Murdering Woman Using Machete-Like Weapon

A Texas ex-con was charged with murder after allegedly attacking a woman with a machete-like weapon.

The brutal crime shocked authorities and the suspect had a history of violent offenses.

Despite a previous 40-year sentence, he was released on parole and the tragic incident occurred.

The suspect is currently in custody on a $1 million bond.

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Cold Case Highlights

James Holloman Arrested and Charged with First-Degree Murder in 1988 Cold Case Killing of Karen Taylor in Boston

A 65-year-old man named James Holloman from Massachusetts has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection to the 1988 cold case killing of 25-year-old Karen Taylor in Boston.

DNA evidence from Holloman was found to match DNA found under the victim's fingernails.

The victim was found stabbed to death in her apartment, leaving behind a 3-year-old daughter.

Holloman pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail.

Investigators also found Holloman's DNA on the victim's clothing and in her bedroom.

Holloman is due back in court on Oct. 29 for further proceedings.

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Police Solve Decades-Old Mystery of Mother's Death at 'Brutal Crime Scene

A man was arrested in connection with a cold-case murder from 2001 after DNA evidence identified him as the suspect.

The case involved the murder of a Maryland woman found dead in her home.

The suspect, who had a prior relationship with the victim's family, was charged with first-degree murder thanks to genetic genealogical DNA analysis.

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🔍Trivia Answer
The O.J. Simpson case.

In June 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were found brutally murdered outside Brown's home in Los Angeles. The case gained massive media attention, particularly when O.J. Simpson, Nicole's ex-husband and a famous NFL player, became a suspect. The subsequent police chase, televised live, and the ensuing trial, which highlighted issues of race, celebrity, and the criminal justice system, became a cultural phenomenon, making it one of the most publicized trials in American history.