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Richard Janikowski, one of the architects of Blue Crush, dies at 69

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 22, 2021 5:50 PM CT | Published: March 22, 2021 4:46 PM CT

The retired University of Memphis criminologist helped guide and develop the data-driven crime-fighting model.

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Yolanda Jones

Yolanda Jones

Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.

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