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TIL in 2010 a Craigslist hooker made a 23 minute 911 call from within a john’s house during which she said “They’re trying to kill me.” Her body was found in a marsh nearby along with the remains of 10 other hookers. Police believe she “accidently drowned” and no suspect has been named.

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