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The Horrifying McDonald's Massacre

September 11, 2026 · 40 min

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In this week's investigation Hot On The Case heads to San Ysidro, California, where an ordinary afternoon at the local McDonald's became one of the deadliest shootings in US history. This true crime tragedy left a community devastated and left questions about warning signs, mental health, and whether anything could have been done to prevent this attack? This is the case of James Huberty, and the McDonald's massacre.


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