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The safety feature that helped catch a killer #shorts

March 31, 2025 / 01:37

This episode discusses the tragic case of Christy Giles and Hilda Cabales, focusing on the role of location-sharing technology in tracking their killer, David Pierce. Key topics include the circumstances surrounding their deaths, the drugs involved, and the actions taken by Pierce after the incident.

Christy Giles and Hilda Cabales were found unresponsive after attending a party hosted by David Pierce, who allegedly provided them with cocaine laced with fentanyl and GHB. Instead of seeking help, Pierce waited hours before abandoning them at hospitals, falsely claiming he found them on the street.

Yan, Christy's husband, used location-sharing technology to trace her movements, which ultimately led police to Pierce. Detectives noted that without this information, the case might have gone cold.

Christy's mother emphasizes the importance of sharing locations within families to enhance safety, highlighting how technology played a crucial role in uncovering the truth about her daughter's death.

TLDR

Christy Giles and Hilda Cabales' tragic deaths highlight the importance of location-sharing technology in solving their case against David Pierce.

Episode

1:37
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There's a safety feature on most phones that allows friends and family to share their locations. It wasn't enough to
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save Christy Giles and Hilda Cabales, but it did help track down their killer. David Pierce met the two women at a
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party and took them to his house where, according to prosecutors, he gave them cocaine laced with fentanyl and GHB, the
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date rape drug. When they showed signs of distress, instead of calling for help, PICE waited hours, and then
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disguised himself, removed the license plate from his car, and dropped Christy and Hilda off, both unresponsive, at two
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separate hospitals. PICE told hospital staff he found the women passed out on the street and was being a good
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Samaritan. He left without giving any information of ghost. But Chrissy's husband, Yan, was able to use his cell
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phone to trace her every move, ultimately leading police straight to Pierce. Detectives say without that
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information, there was a chance this case would have gone cold. Earlier this year, Pierce was found guilty of
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firstdegree murder. A ghost now behind bars. Now Christiey's mom is asking others to follow her daughter's lead. As
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much as it hurts to lose my baby girl, her body was able to tell the story and her sharing her location.
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Technology told us where she was, how long she was. So, please within your own families, share
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locations. You never know when you're gonna not be able to get in touch with somebody.

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Episode Highlights

  • Tragic Case of Christy Giles and Hilda Cabales
    Christy and Hilda's tragic story highlights the dangers of drug use and the importance of location sharing.
    “As much as it hurts to lose my baby girl, her body was able to tell the story.”
    @ 01m 12s
    March 31, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • Technology told us where she was, how long she was.
    The safety feature that helped catch a killer #shorts
  • You never know when you're gonna not be able to get in touch with somebody.
    The safety feature that helped catch a killer #shorts

Key Moments

  • Murder Conviction00:57
  • Call for Action01:27