Tipster using Reddit was key in cracking Brown University shooting case, police say
Tipster using Reddit was key in cracking Brown University shooting case, police say
Information from a tipster who posted on Reddit about a strange encounter with another man was key in cracking the Brown University and MIT shootings cases, police say.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate, stating that a Reddit tipster was key in the Brown University shooting case. Multiple sources confirm this, and there is no discernible bias in the reporting. The article presents a straightforward account of the events.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: A tipster posting on Reddit was key in cracking the Brown University and MIT shootings cases.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that an anonymous tipster cracked the Brown University shooting case.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms that a tipster who saw a rental car circling the area helped police crack the case.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms that 'John' is being hailed as the key figure who gave details needed to track down the suspect.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms that 'John' began posting on Reddit that he recognized the person of interest.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms that an anonymous tipster cracked the Brown University shooting case.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: 'How 1 anonymous tipster cracked the Brown University shooting case'
- Source 3: 'John” is being hailed by police as the key figure who gave them the details needed to track down the suspected killer'