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South American crime tourism crew stole $24M in nationwide luxury heists operating from bogus car rental: feds

NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. A California man has admitted running a “crime tourism’ ring that provided fraudulent car rentals to foreign thieves who stole nearly $24million in luxury goods. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Juan Carlos “Pacero”, Thola-Duran pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to one count of conspiracy for wire fraud, to receive, transport and launder stolen property interstate and to commit money laundering. He also pleaded to another count of structuring transactions so as to avoid federal financial reporting obligations. Prosecutors said Thola-Duran and his then-girlfriend Ana Maria Arriagada created the fictitious Van Nuys rental car service Driver Power Rentals (DPR) with her. According to federal officials, Arriagada pleaded guilty to four felonies in connection with the case last year. The DOJ reported that she pleaded guilty last year to four felonies related to the case. Thola-Duran, Arriagada and their co-conspirators were then given vehicles under the DPR license to travel to and from burglaries. They also instructed them to use false identities to make rental agreements appear legitimate. FEDS: CRIME TOURISM GROUP OPERATING OUT of LA CAR RENTAL FIRM STOLE MILLIONS in HEISTS AND HOME THEFTS Prosecutors claimed that Thola-Duran acted as a “fence,” purchasing the items at a discounted price and paying the thieves a percentage of the sales. Authorities said Thola Duran, Arriagada, and others fraudulently obtained approximately $250,000 in COVID-19 Business Relief Loans. According to prosecutors, Thola-Duran, Arriagada, and others used the money to buy various assets, such as real estate and horses. Two alleged co-defendants in the case, Patricia Enderton (45) and Federico Jorge Triebel IV (79), have pleaded not-guilty and will go to trial in the coming months. Thola-Duran could face up to 55 years of federal prison time when he appears in court in the coming months. Seven individuals are facing charges in connection with the alleged crime tourism ring. Ventura County Sheriff James Fryhoff stated in a press release that since 2019, they have arrested more than 130 suspects who are responsible for these crimes. The vast majority of them used cars provided by Driver Power Rentals. “Instead, they dispatched trained thieves to Southern California in order to steal from where we should feel safest – our homes.” “The DOJ didn’t immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Sarah Rumpf Whitten, Fox News Digital’s Sarah Rumpf Whitten, contributed to this report.

  

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UFO writer, paranormal YouTuber dies in suicide at home after mental health call: police

This story is about suicide. The Boulder County Coroner’s Office released a statement saying that David Wilcock, 53 died on April 20. He was a paranormal content creator who gained online fame for posting UFO content. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office reported that authorities responded to a 911 request from a home near Nederland about an individual experiencing a crisis at 10:45 a.m. Wilcock “used the gun on himself” within minutes of deputies arriving, officials said. No other individuals were discovered inside the residence, and authorities stated that there was no threat to the public. Wilcock was a prominent member of the online UFO movement, which is based on the belief that the U.S. Government withholds information about extraterrestrial life to its citizens. He had hundreds of thousands followers on Facebook and YouTube, and often participated in livestreamed discussion in which he explained his claims regarding UFO research and discoveries. GET BREAKING NEWS VIA EMAILWilcock appeared regularly on the History Channel’s Ancient Aliensshow, and authored several New York Times bestsellers, including The Synchronicity Keyand The Source Field Investigations. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APP “Always remember the Creator is inside – and that we live in a love-filled universe,” Wilcock said. “I am grateful for all your love, care, and support. “Wilcock addressed the issue of suicide in a tweet he made on X (then known as Twitter) on Dec. 11,2022. He wrote: “I intend to LIVE. Not at all suicidal. “I’m just worried about what will happen when you prove God exists.”

  

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DNA testing in Nancy Guthrie case could take months but may be fast-tracked, expert says

NEWYou can listen to Fox News articles now! A leading genetic genealogist predicts it could take several months for the FBI to receive the results of a hair test sent from a Florida private lab to the FBI. However, there are some reasons to believe that answers could come sooner. It’s been over 80 days since Guthrie was allegedly abducted from her home, located in the Catalina Foothills in northern Tucson, Arizona. She is the 84 year old mother of “Today’s” co-host Savannah Guthrie. “In my experience it usually takes months but I am assuming that they will make this a priority since the majority of the cases are cold cases, so it may be quicker,” CeCe, one of America’s leading genetic genealogy experts at Parabon Nanolabs, Virginia, told Fox News Digital. It also depends on luck, because they may have to try multiple times before they can get the DNA. “LAB BEHIND GILGO BAY KILLER CONVICTION BELIEVED to be INVOLVED in NANCY GUTHRIE ABDUCTIONS CASELocal investigators and federal investigators displayed public friction early on in the investigation, when the Pima County Sheriff’s Department chose to send DNA evidence in Florida to a private laboratory called DNA Labs International – rather than the FBI.SEND A TIP HEREMore that 11 weeks later, testing on a sample of hair Ben Williamson is the assistant director of public relations at the FBI. He said that the FBI asked to test the DNA two months ago using the same technology as before, but the local sheriff sent it to a lab in Florida. We will inform you of any further developments as soon as possible. Listen to the new ‘CRIME AND JUSTICE WITH DONA ROTUNNO PODCAST’ Due to the lack answers, experts such as Moore believe that the hair sample is rootless. This makes DNA testing more difficult but not impossible. She specializes in investigative genetic genealogy. It is a combination of traditional research and DNA profiles, where investigators combine genetics with public records to find leads that can identify a person through their heritage. He pleaded to guilty earlier this month, and is expected receive multiple life sentences by June. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READY TO READ? FIND OUT MORE ON TRUE CRIME HUBSAstrea Forensics in San Francisco, which performed lab work for the FBI in the Heuermann investigation, is expected to be involved with the Guthrie case.Lab officials contacted Fox News Digital declined to comment.

  

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2 Washington men spent decades under identities taken from dead children: police

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!Two men in their 50s are accused of living under the stolen identities of dead children for more than three decades, and now police in Washington state are asking the public for help in unraveling the mystery behind who they really are.The men have been using the names Tim Seidenfeld and Glenn Scotzin since around 1990, identities traced back to two Idaho children who died in separate accidents in the early 1970s, the Pasco Police Department said in a statement on Tuesday.Investigators described the case as a decades-long identity mystery stretching across multiple states. Police say the mystery is not the whereabouts of these two men but rather the answers to questions about their past. “We’re looking to find them.” Pasco Police Lt. Tom Groom said to the Tri-City Herald that they knew their exact location. “We are asking for information on how they have been living with their adopted names. The men left a faint trail across the country, with ties to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Texas and California. From there, they left a faint trail across the country, with ties to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Texas and California.Police believe both men may have worked in the telecommunications industry in the early 1990s, but say no official employment records exist, deepening the mystery.HUSBAND OF AMERICAN WOMAN WHO VANISHED IN THE BAHAMAS HIRES US LAWYER AFTER RETURNING FROM ISLAND”Due to the length of time these individuals have operated under stolen identities, traditional identification methods have proven to be challenging,” police said.Authorities have not said whether the men are suspected of other crimes, but the unusual case has raised questions about how they were able to disappear into someone else’s life for more than 30 years.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPDetectives are turning to the public, hoping someone recognizes the men or can provide clues about their true identities.Authorities asked anyone with information to contact Pasco Police.

  

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17 charged across New England after massive coordinated street takeover wreaks havoc in suburban Boston town

NEW The ” ” Anthony R. Llenas, 23, of Boston was charged with conspiracy and disorderly conduct.The following people were charged with one count each of conspiracy:William G. Martinez, 31, of Bronx, New YorkAlec Enrique Cotto, 23, of Taunton, MassachusettsAiden Quinn LeFleche, 19, of Springfield, MassachusettsAshlee Renee Carrier McLeod, 22, of Leicester, MassachusettsChristopher William Diaz, 20, of Springfield, MassachusettsHashelyn Darnely Cabral, 20, of Fitchburg, MassachusettsDavid Deshawn Daniel, 20, of Fitchburg, MassachusettsCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP”Street takeovers create dangerous conditions for everyone involved, including the responding officers, anyone traveling in that area and residents who live nearby,” said Randolph police Chief Anthony Marag. This I

  

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