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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.crimedad.work/post/159369

A law enforcement source told our sister station, ABC7 Eyewitness News in New York, that the suspect's unmasked smile came as he flirted with the front desk clerk who checked him into the hostel, and encouraged him to drop the mask so she could see his smile. The suspect obliged, pulling his mask down long enough for the surveillance camera to capture his face.

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[–] Nougat@fedia.io 213 points 1 year ago (5 children)

They are checking every dispute or contested denial of service brought against the company, as well as running down every threat made against the UnitedHealthcare CEO.

That's gonna take some time.

[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 57 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I don't know if the number was real but someone posted a picture that their denial rate was 32% whereas the lowest provider was 9%

[–] mbfalzar@lemmy.dbzer0.com 79 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Their denial rate was 8% when Brian Thompson became CEO and jumped to 22.7% after one year of his leadership. 32% is believable after 3 years, especially if it's true that the decision to train an LLM for the purpose of auto rejecting claims was his directive

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 30 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why a LLM when an autoreply of "Denied" would work?

[–] Drusenija@aussie.zone 19 points 1 year ago

Presumably because the LLM can give a justification as well, rather than just a straight "no". Doesn't mean it's a good justification but I'm sure they have metrics that say when it looks somewhat plausible that more people don't challenge it.

[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Isn't it their policy to deny every claim to force an appeal? How many claims do they get in a day? Their investigation will never end.

[–] sik0fewl@lemmy.ca 27 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I believe their policy is deny, delay, defend.

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[–] lemmylommy@lemmy.world 133 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They go to the same lengths for every murder, right? Right?

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 52 points 1 year ago

What other murders? That was the only crime that evening in the city.

[–] Darkard@lemmy.world 133 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Guess he stayed hidden for long enough to loose all 3 wanted stars.

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[–] hperrin@lemmy.world 80 points 1 year ago

Oh no. He got away. How sad. Oh well.

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 58 points 1 year ago
[–] SwingingTheLamp@midwest.social 56 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Hah! I know that everybody's got a price, and I can't claim that I'd never turn over information about the guy.

But I do know that my price would be one hell of a lot higher than $10,000, that's for damn sure.

[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 30 points 1 year ago

I wouldnt settle for a dime under his entire net worth and a list of the denied claims

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[–] CompostMaterial@lemmy.world 42 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 28 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Man, these trained professionals are on it.

[–] SendMePhotos@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

It isn't necessary to have proper capabilities to perform actions as much as it is to have the perception to have the capabilities to perform the actions.

For example. The door greeters at Walmart do not stop theft, they deter it merely by their presence.

[–] MushuChupacabra@lemmy.world 34 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Wasn't he seen in Madrid recently?

[–] thebardingreen@lemmy.starlightkel.xyz 26 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

You may be on to something here. ~~Anyone want to ddos the NYPD tip line~~ Make sure to share any useful information you may have with law enforcement.

[–] bruhbeans@lemmy.ml 24 points 1 year ago (4 children)

He was spotted at a cafe in Salt Lake City, video here

[–] hperrin@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Automatic thumbnails under YouTube links have ruined the internet.

[–] puppycat@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

ads playing before videos have ruined the internet

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[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm so glad I use Voyager, cause it shows link previews, making it impossible to fall for this shit anymore.

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Wow. It sure was nice of him to give bagels and Christmas presents to those homeless people outside. What a guy.

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[–] Zier@fedia.io 10 points 1 year ago

No, it was Kazakhstan.

[–] HawlSera@lemm.ee 29 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The correct term is "Hero", not "Murder Suspect"

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[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 29 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Probably swung up to Albany for some steamed hams.

[–] DoucheBagMcSwag@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Don't you mean steamed clams?...

[–] TheOakTree@lemm.ee 16 points 1 year ago (2 children)

No, steamed hams! It's an old family recipe.

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[–] badhops@sh.itjust.works 22 points 1 year ago (5 children)

pretty sure i saw him here in Colorado

[–] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz 11 points 1 year ago

Spotted this man today in Hong Kong

[–] vulgarcynic@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 year ago

Saw him outside Meow Wolf yesterday as well.

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[–] osaerisxero@kbin.melroy.org 22 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I am Jack's complete lack of surprise.

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[–] shoulderoforion@fedia.io 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

hope dude had a plan to go to ground afterwards, with a flat somewhere stocked up, a bank account with funds for doordash, and amazon deliveries

[–] kamenlady@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Options nowadays are pretty much tempting - just have to have a tight plan and go through with it.

I hope he had it planned pretty much as you said and is now enjoying his memes while scrolling lemmy.

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[–] shittydwarf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 18 points 1 year ago

Well that just about wraps things up then

[–] magnetosphere@fedia.io 16 points 1 year ago

Ten thousand dollars is not NEARLY enough.

[–] Jimmycakes@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

Damn bro they must have Sherlock fucking Holmes on this case

[–] IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It was me, I did it!

-Sincerely, someone who hasn't been to NYC for like 5 years.

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