The Internet Helps a State Trooper Solve a Deadly Hit and Run
Nathan Johnson
Published
08/18/2018
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A Washington State Trooper struggling with an investigation gets some help from Reddit.
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Recently, Washington State Trooper Johnna Batiste decided to ask Twitter for help solving a hit and run that resulted in the death of a cyclist. -
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This mangled bicycle was one of only two photos of evidence she could share from the crime scene. -
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This mysterious broken piece of plastic was the item she needed help identifying. -
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The tweet ended up on the sub-Reddit thread ‘What is this thing’ and one users quickly responded with more information. -
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After having the part identified as a headlamp bezel from a 1988 Chevrolet Silverado truck, police continued their investigation. -
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Thanks to Jeff’s tip, they were able to make an arrest a few days later -
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People were amazed at the story and power of social media and voiced their praise online. -
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