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It was an ordinary day—work, errands, heading home. But for Amie Hoffman and Deirdre O'Brien in suburban New Jersey, it ended in unimaginable violence. Just months after his release for a previous murder, James Koedatich struck again. A chilling reminder that the most routine moments can lead straight into darkness.

Sources: 

Finally Caught Season 1, Episode 4

https://www.deirdreshouse.org/

https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/supreme-court/1988/112-n-j-225-1.html

https://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/2018/10/02/convicted-1982-morris-county-killer-james-koedatich-wants-innocence-projects-help-dna/1496340002/

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