**Breaking News: Gruesome Murder of University Student Angie Samota Uncovered After Decades**
In a chilling turn of events, the decades-old murder case of Angela “Angie” Samota, a bright and ambitious university student, has finally reached a resolution after years of relentless pursuit by her friends and investigators. Angie, who was brutally murdered in 1984, had been the victim of a heinous crime that left her family and community shattered.
On October 12, 1984, after a night out with friends, Angie returned to her apartment, unknowingly letting in Donald Andrew Bless Jr., a known đť‘ eđť‘Ąual predator and serial offender. What followed was a horrific attack that ended in her tragic death. Despite the evidence pointing to Bless, the case went cold, with investigators initially focusing on other suspects, including her boyfriend and friends.
For years, Angie’s friend Sheila Waki fought tirelessly to reopen the case, eventually becoming a private investigator herself. Her determination led to the discovery of critical DNA evidence that had never been tested. In 2009, modern forensic technology linked Bless to the crime, leading to his arrest in 2010.
In a trial that revealed Bless’s sadistic nature, he was found guilty and sentenced to death. However, he died in prison in 2022, never facing the ultimate justice for his unspeakable crime. Angie’s mother, Betty, lived long enough to witness the resolution of her daughter’s case, passing away in 2021.
This tragic saga underscores the importance of continued advocacy for cold cases, as the Dallas Police Department reestablishes its Cold Case unit in hopes of bringing closure to other families still haunted by unsolved murders. Angie’s story, marked by resilience and love, serves as a poignant reminder of the fight for justice that transcends time.