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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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In from the cold

Warming centers open across Dallas-Fort Worth during weekend winter storm

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Warming centers will provide blankets and meals to those in need.

As Dallas-Fort Worth braces for brutally cold temperatures, freezing precipitation, and possible power outages this weekend, local city buildings and nonprofits are opening their doors as warming shelters. Here is a running list of places where people can go to safely warm up and rest. The list will be updated as more are announced.

Austin Street Center, in partnership with the City of Dallas and OurCalling, is activating an Inclement Weather Shelter at Fair Park’s Automobile Building, at 1010 1st Ave., Dallas, beginning at 4 pm Friday, January 23. It can accommodate 1,200 individuals and will offer shuttle service, meals, restroom facilities, blankets, and a safe, heated space for those experiencing homelessness. (Note: Austin Street's shelter location at 2929 Hickory St. will not be in operation this weekend.)

Dallas Public Libraries and Recreation Centers are open during regular hours as warming and charging stations.

The Office of Homeless Solutions provides help for unsheltered individuals in Dallas.

The Salvation Army has several warming stations available across Dallas, Tarrant, and Denton Counties. They'll provide shelter and warmth, food and drink, emotional and spiritual care, and additional supplies to anyone in need. Locations are:

In Dallas County, the Garland Corps Community Center (451 W. Avenue D, Garland) and Carr P. Collins Social Service Center (5302 Harry Hines Blvd.)
In Tarrant County, the Arlington Corps Community Center (712 W. Abram St., Arlington) and J.E. & L.E. Mabee Social Service Center (1855 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth)
In Denton County, the Denton Corps Community Center (1508 E. McKinney St., Denton) and Lewisville Corps Community Center (880 Fox Ave., Lewisville)

The City of Arlington has additional overnight shelters available:

First United Methodist Church, 407 N. Mesquite St. Open on dates when overnight temperatures reach 32 degrees or less for four or more consecutive hours.
Nations Church Arlington, 1013 W. Park Row Drive. Open continuously from noon Friday-Monday as both a warming center and an overnight shelter.
All Arlington Public Library locations and recreation centers are open to the public for warming, in designated areas, during standard operating hours.
The Arlington Animal Services Shelter accepts pets of homeless individuals as capacity allows.

The City of Fort Worth manages an emergency overnight overflow sheltering program when temperatures reach certain thresholds and regular emergency shelters are at capacity. If regular emergency shelters and beds are full when people arrive, they will be relocated to available overflow beds at one of the available additional emergency shelter locations, the city says.

They advise that individuals experiencing homelessness should first access one of the regular emergency shelters:

Union Gospel Mission (1321 E. Lancaster Ave.)
Presbyterian Night Shelter (2400 Cypress St.)
Families should go to the Salvation Army's J.E. & L.E. Mabee Social Service Center (1855 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth)

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