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A man catches the Disco Strangler, who dies in a prison transport accident, leading to doubts about his identity. After confirming the body as the killer's through DNA, the man suspects an accomplice, who is revealed to be Marissa Costa, helping to finally bring closure to the case.

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  • The Disco Strangler, Ernest Zamski, was caught in 1981 after using a yo-yo as a calling card, but doubts about his identity arose after his death in a prison transport van accident.
  • Marissa Costa's involvement as Zamski's accomplice led to his arrest, exonerating the man who caught him and his colleagues, despite initial suspicions and setbacks in the case.

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Recent questions

  • Who caught the Disco Strangler?

    The man caught the Disco Strangler.

  • How was Zamski's identity confirmed?

    A DNA match confirmed Zamski's identity.

  • Who was suspected of helping Zamski escape?

    An accomplice was suspected of helping Zamski escape.

  • What raised suspicions of George's disappearance?

    Security cameras showed George entering a courtyard but not leaving.

  • Why did Terry propose a high-stakes poker game?

    Terry proposed a high-stakes poker game due to his past gambling addiction.

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Summary

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Disco Strangler caught, accomplice revealed, case closed.

  • In 1981, a man caught the Disco Strangler, known for using a yo-yo as a calling card.
  • Ernest Zamski, the Disco Strangler, died in a prison transport van accident.
  • The man who caught Zamski reflects on his past encounters with the killer.
  • Zamski's body is found after the accident, but doubts arise about his identity.
  • The man believes Zamski may have orchestrated an escape and left a yo-yo string as a clue.
  • A DNA match confirms the body as Zamski's, bringing closure to the man.
  • The man suspects an accomplice helped Zamski escape and sets out to catch him.
  • Marissa Costa, the van driver, is revealed as Zamski's accomplice.
  • Marissa's involvement leads to the arrest of Zamski, who had evaded capture for years.
  • The man, along with his colleagues, is exonerated from any wrongdoing in the case.

13:51

Mystery and tension unfold in poker game.

  • Security cameras show George entering a courtyard but not leaving, raising suspicions of his disappearance.
  • Terry dislikes hospitals due to their association with death, contrasting with the idea of life.
  • Rosa impresses with a skill, prompting others to learn from her demonstration.
  • A poker game unfolds, revealing Terry's victory and Eugene's betrayal, leading to a tense atmosphere.
  • Despite initial reluctance, a high-stakes poker game is proposed by Terry, revealing his past gambling addiction.
  • A poker game ensues, with a player going all-in and ultimately losing, leading to financial troubles.
  • The team decides to continue their mission using Terry's money, despite initial setbacks and doubts about the plan's success.
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