A man has been arrested and charged with murder after human remains linked to a missing person case were found on a property in Buffalo, Texas. Michael Dean Davis Jr., 27, was arrested in connection with the discovery of the remains, identified as those of Mahogany Washington, the mother of his 8-year-old son. The son was found unharmed and is now in Child Protective Services, while Davis is being held on a $3 million bond for the murder charge. Multiple agencies collaborated to arrest Davis and ensure the safe recovery of the child.
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Five years after a major DC 911 misfire, America’s emergency dispatch systems still falter
In June 2020, during a 911 call for her mother Sheila, 13-year-old Maria Shepperd provided the correct address, but medics were dispatched to a nearby incorrect location, leading to a 20-minute delay in response. This incident highlights significant issues within DC's 911 system, reflecting broader nationwide problems of understaffing, outdated technology, and lack of federal training mandates for dispatchers. Want More Context? 🔎
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