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Issue 293, December 23, 2024
Truck Crashes Into J.C. Penney in Texas Mall, Injuring Multiple People; Suspect Dead, Mysterious Deaths in Austin


🕵️Trivia Question
Which infamous cold case from 1950 was solved in 2020 after DNA evidence led to the identification of the killer?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter
What’s Happening Now
🚫 Safety Tip of the Day: Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs—always designate a sober driver or use a rideshare service.
Driving while impaired significantly increases the risk of accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Alcohol and drugs affect your reaction time, decision-making, and ability to focus. To stay safe, plan ahead by having a designated driver, using a rideshare service, or arranging alternate transportation if you’ve been drinking or using substances.
Cold Case Highlights
🔍Trivia Answer
The "Golden State Killer" case
The Golden State Killer, responsible for at least 13 murders and 50 rapes in California between 1976 and 1986, was identified in 2020 as Joseph James DeAngelo. Investigators used DNA evidence and genealogical databases to catch him after decades of uncertainty.