Crime & Safety
2014 in Review: Hooker Heroin Overdose, Honey Boo Boo Threat, Underwear Thief
A look back at some of the Patch crime stories talked about most in 2014.

As we gear up for 2015, Decatur Patch tracked some of the top crime stories readers viewed in 2014.
They included a threat against a reality TV star, a hooker charged with injecting dates with heroin, the murders of an elderly couple, and more.
Take a look back at the posts that had you buzzing. Did we miss one? Tell us in comments below.
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In coming days we’ll share your top posts in politics, good news and other categories.
- UPDATE: Police Identify Woman Killed in Downtown Decatur
- Add ‘Murder Threat’ to ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Show’s List of Woes
- Boy Missing for 4 Years Found Behind False Wall: Georgia News
- Murder Charge Filed in Death of Local Rapper Known as OG Double Dee
- Decatur Waffle House Thief Returns Money, Lands in Jail
- Police: ‘Horrific Scene’ Inside Home of Couple Reportedly Killed By Son Wielding Samurai Swords
- Decatur Man Who Posed as SWAT Officer to Rob Drug Dealers Sent to Prison
- Cold-Case Team Studies Murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond
- Police: Man Swipes 40 Pairs of Victoria’s Secret Underwear
- Police: Burglar Shot by Homeowner Has Died
- Naked Burglary Suspect Denied Bond
- Robber Opens Fire in Decatur Waffle House
- High-Priced Georgia Prostitute Gave Google Executive Fatal Heroin Dose: Police
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