Issue 336, February 27 2025

Man Attacked by Teenage Bicyclists in LA, Police Hunt Suspects; Telemundo Reporter Adan Manzano Found Dead

February 27, 2025

🕵️Trivia Question

What is the lethal dose of cyanide for humans?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

PODCAST: 20/20 | True Crime Vault: Golden State Killer

A string of heinous assaults has occurred in Northern California. The perpetrator is traveling down the coast, with his crimes intensifying to include murder.

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Man Brutally Attacked by Teenage Bicyclists in Los Angeles, Police Seek Suspects

In Los Angeles, California, a man was brutally attacked by a large group of teenage bicyclists.

The incident occurred in the Carthay neighborhood around 5 p.m. on a Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Witnesses reported an argument between the man and the group of 16 to 18-year-old suspects, escalating into a physical altercation.

The man was overwhelmed, punched, and kicked repeatedly by the suspects.

Paramedics treated the man for minor injuries at the scene, and he refused further medical attention.

Police are seeking the suspects and asking for the public's help in locating them.

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Telemundo Sports Reporter Adan Manzano Found Dead in New Orleans Hotel

Telemundo sports reporter Adan Manzano was found dead in his hotel room in New Orleans before covering the Super Bowl.

Police revealed that a preliminary toxicology report showed Xanax in his system.

Manzano, 27, was based in Kansas City and was found in the Comfort Suites hotel after traveling to cover the game.

Danette Colbert, a suspect nicknamed the "Bourbon Street Hustler," was charged in connection with the reporter's death.

Police believe she may have drugged Manzano and stolen his credit cards.

Colbert is also linked to other alleged cases in New Orleans and Las Vegas.

Manzano's death investigation is ongoing.

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☠️ Safety Tip of the Day: Properly label all chemicals.

Always label containers with the contents and any necessary warnings. This helps avoid dangerous mix-ups and ensures that others know how to handle substances safely.

Closure Finally Brought to Family of Tampa Cold Case Murder Victim from 1997

A Florida man has confessed to a cold case murder from 1997 in Tampa, Florida, closing a 28-year-old case.

Stephen Edenfield was found stabbed and beaten in his condo on February 1, 1997.

After new investigative leads from forensic genetic genealogy company Othram Labs, the suspect, Brandon Gliha, admitted to the murder.

Gliha has been charged with first-degree murder and robbery.

The case brought closure to Edenfield's family after years of waiting for answers.

Sheriff Chad Chronister expressed hope that justice being served brings comfort to the family.

The suspect was already in custody for an Illinois forgery warrant.

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The Hunt for Answers: Private Dig Underway to Solve Mystery of Missing Beaumont Children in Adelaide's Western Suburbs

A private dig has started in Adelaide's western suburbs to uncover the mystery of the missing Beaumont children nearly six decades after they vanished.

The search team is focusing on three specific locations at a former factory site in North Plympton.

One site has been ruled out, and work has moved to a new location identified by recent aerial photos.

Speculation surrounds a potential key piece of evidence that could solve the Beaumont Children case.

Excavators have unearthed an area of concrete, reaching "1966 levels" according to experts.

The search has drawn interest from conspiracy theorists and locals, with connections to industrialist Harry Phipps being explored.

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PODCAST: 48 Hours | The Cyanide Killer

In February 2005, Rosemarie Essa died after a minor car accident. Her friend, Eva McGregor, suspected her husband, Yazeed, tampered with her calcium supplements. Tests confirmed cyanide poisoning. Yazeed fled the country, sparking an international manhunt.

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🔍Trivia Answer
As little as 200 to 300 milligrams.

Cyanide is highly toxic and can be lethal in small amounts. It interferes with the body's ability to use oxygen, leading to rapid suffocation of cells and organs.