Issue 321, February 5 2025

Investigating Connected Deaths of Teresa Youngblut & Maximilian Snyder; Amid Sharp Increase in D.C. Shootings

February 05, 2025

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Who was the Border Patrol agent shot and killed in 2017 while responding to a disturbance near the US-Mexico border in Arizona?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

PODCAST: Anatomy of Murder | Justice Delayed (Vickie Lynn Belk)

A woman left work, never to be seen alive again. For decades, her murder remained unsolved. But after more than 40 years, the truth was finally uncovered, bringing answers to her family.

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What’s Happening Now

Investigating the Series of Connected Deaths Across the Country Involving Teresa Youngblut and Maximilian Snyder

A series of seemingly unconnected deaths across the country are slowly being linked together by police.

Two individuals, Teresa Youngblut and Maximilian Snyder, have been detained in connection with various deaths, including two in Pennsylvania in 2022.

Youngblut is charged in the shooting death of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont, while Snyder faces murder charges in California.

There are potential connections to other violent acts involving members of an unconventional group interested in animal rights, veganism, and artificial intelligence.

The investigation is ongoing, with federal agents and local authorities piecing together a complex web of crimes and relationships.

Sharp Increase in Homicides Marked By Deadly Day of Shootings in Washington D.C.

Five shootings in Washington D.C. on Tuesday resulted in four deaths and two injuries.

The Metropolitan Police Department reported a 36% rise in homicides.

The shootings were not connected.

Victims included a 19-year-old killed in Southeast D.C.

and two teens, one killed and one injured in a separate incident.

A suspect was arrested in another fatal shooting.

Overall, crime data for the city showed a 27% increase in homicides compared to the previous year, while assaults decreased by 30%.

The statistics did not include the day's shootings.

In 2024, D.C. saw a significant reduction in crime rates.

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🌙Safety Tip of the Day: Avoid Remote Border Areas During Nighttime.

In regions near the US-Mexico border, remote areas can be especially dangerous at night due to low visibility and the potential for criminal activity. Avoid traveling through these areas after dark, as Border Patrol agents often respond to disturbances and illegal crossings in these zones. Criminals and smugglers may also operate during the night when it’s harder for law enforcement to detect them. Always plan your route carefully and adhere to local safety advisories to minimize risk.

Cold Case Highlights

Jerome Lawrence Sentenced for Decade-Old Murder in Chicago after 16 Years on the Run

Jerome Lawrence was sentenced nearly a decade after the 1998 murder of Marjorie Collette in Chicago.

He had escaped from jail in Arkansas and evaded capture for 16 years until a friend recognized him in Chicago.

Lawrence pleaded guilty to one count of home invasion/cause injury and was sentenced to 17 years, with a requirement to serve 85%.

He will receive credit for the 3,434 days already served.

Lawrence had been arrested several times in Florida, but law enforcement there was unaware of the nationwide manhunt for him.

Survivor Testifies Against Attacker in 1984 Cold Case Trial

A woman who was 17 at the time of her 1984 attack testified on Tuesday during the trial of James F.

Wilson, who was arrested and charged with rape and assault with a deadly weapon for the attack.

The victim described being abducted at knife point while walking to work and forced into a car, where she was raped, assaulted, and had her throat slashed.

Wilson, living in North Carolina, was linked to the crime through DNA evidence from the scene.

The trial is expected to last three days at the Boone County Courthouse.

PODCAST: Park Predators | The Picnic

When a 4-year-old girl disappears during a family picnic at a well-known Montana recreation area, authorities spare no effort in their search for her. Years into the investigation, law enforcement finally receives the breakthrough they’ve been hoping for—someone steps forward, claiming responsibility for the abduction.

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Agent Brian Terry

Agent Brian Terry was killed in December 2010 during a border patrol operation in southern Arizona. His death sparked widespread attention, as it was linked to the controversial "Fast and Furious" gun-running operation, where firearms were sold to suspected straw purchasers to track drug cartels. Terry’s death led to significant scrutiny of the program and heightened concerns over border security.