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How surveillance technology and the 'Reddit Detective Agency' helped search for a killer
A Reddit tip helped police track a Nissan sedan via AI cameras, leading to the suspect in a Brown University shooting that killed two students and wounded nine others.
- On Tuesday, December 17, a Reddit tipster known only as John gave new life to the stalled Brown University investigation, linking Claudio Neves Valente to the shooting and his death in Salem, New Hampshire.
- A Reddit tipster named John posted about a Nissan with Florida plates; he met Providence police on Wednesday, providing a crucial lead that revived the investigation.
- Dozens of AI‑powered Flock Safety cameras recorded the car at least 14 times starting nearly two weeks before the shooting, but New Hampshire privacy restrictions prevent holding images there.
- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley wrote Friday to FBI Director Kash Patel requesting the full $50,000 reward for Reddit tipster known only as John, while Brown officials countered false smears and U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse urged social media users to `just shut up`.
- The 2013 Boston Marathon false‑smear episode recalled risks of amateur sleuthing, as officials and Flock Safety celebrated progress amid calls for more safeguards and immigrant community wariness.
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How a Reddit post helped police find vital clue in Brown University shooting - The Mirror
An amateur detective was the one who helped police in the huge manhunt for the Browns University shooter in Rhode Island - as he posted a tip off on Reddit of his encounter with the man
·London, United Kingdom
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The tech firm that helped police find the Brown shooting suspect has sparked privacy concerns. Its CEO responds
New York — On Thursday afternoon in New York City, I sat down with Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley. We met to discuss the company’s expansion from making cameras for reading license plates to building drones for law enforcement, and his response to recent privacy concerns surrounding Flock’s technology.
·Cairo, Egypt
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