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Woman killed in SUV fire on Greenville Avenue was celebrating birthday

Sara Hudson had just graduated from the University of Arkansas.

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UPDATE 8-22-2019: On August 21, Dallas Police arrested Glen Richter, a 49-year-old white male, for the murder of Sara Hudson that occurred on August 19. Richter was transported to Dallas Police Headquarters, where he was interviewed by a detective. Glen Richter was booked into Lew Sterrett Jail and charged with capital murder. His bond will be decided by a Dallas County magistrate.

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Sara Hudson, whose body was found in a burning SUV in the Lower Greenville Avenue area on Monday, was going to meet friends for drinks to celebrate her birthday, but never made it.

Hudson, 22, was found by fire and police personnel inside her 2013 white Chevy Tahoe in a parking lot at the 5600 block of Alta Avenue. The SUV was on fire, although it was not consumed by flames; it was approximately 7:35 pm, which meant it was still light out.

The police said her death appeared to be a result of homicidal violence.

Family members say that it did not appear to be a robbery, since she still had her cellphone and was wearing a $2,000 Apple watch.

Hudson studied business at the University of Arkansas, where she graduated in May. She moved to Dallas for a job at Schneider Brokerage.

Her birthday was Monday. She was headed for drinks with friends after work, then on to dinner with family.

"Her family had already notified police because she didn't show up for her birthday dinner," says her aunt, Angela Aragon.

Her employer released the following statement:

"We’re saddened by the shocking and tragic loss of a Schneider associate from our Dallas brokerage office. We are cooperating with local law enforcement in their investigation of this incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the associate's family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time."

Dallas police are asking that anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Frank Serra with the Dallas Police Department Homicide Unit at 214-671-4320 or frank.serra@dallascityhall.com. Reference case #168525-2019.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses. Call 214-373-TIPS (8477), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Dallas animal shelter invites residents to host a pet during holiday

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Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is inviting the community to help bring pets “Home for the Holidays” by adopting or fostering during one of the shelter’s busiest times of the year.

DAS has achieved strong positive outcomes this quarter, including adoptions, foster-to-adopt placements, and underage foster placements, with 1,377 in October and 1,378 in November. The department is now working toward a December goal of 1,400 positive outcomes, with 588 completed so far this month.

“We are grateful for the support our community continues to show,” said Victoria Chittam Bennett, Assistant Director. “Every adoption opens a kennel for another pet in need, and the holidays are an especially meaningful time to welcome a new companion.”

This season, adopters will also have the chance to participate in the Friends of Dallas Animal Services (FODAS) 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways, fully funded and supported through donations from generous community supporters. For more information about this initiative, visit friendsofdas.org and watch out for announcements on social media.

Holiday staycations
Residents who may not be ready to adopt can still support DAS pets by participating in Silent Night Holiday Staycations, a short-term foster opportunity that gives dogs a relaxing break from the shelter during the holiday period.

Pickup dates are scheduled for December 20-21, with drop-off options on December 27-28 or January 3-4. Participants typically spend 1-3 hours at the shelter selecting a foster match, and contact with pets outside the home should be limited. Questions may be directed to DASFtA@dallas.gov.

“Holiday Staycations allow our dogs to decompress and show their personalities in a home environment,” said Amanda Earl, Assistant Director. “The insight we receive from these foster stays is invaluable in helping pets find permanent homes.”

DAS encourages the community to adopt, foster, volunteer, or share adoptable pets to help meet December’s lifesaving goals.
“Together, we can bring home the holidays for the pets relying on us,” said Director Paul Ramon.

For more information on adoptable pets, holiday programs, or ways to get involved, visit https://bedallas90.org/ or stop by the DAS Shelter at 1818 N. Westmoreland Rd.

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