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TikTok star accused of double murder

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

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Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

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Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

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Facebook page helps solve 15-year-old cold case

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