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OPD: 18-year-old used Snapchat to lure 12-year-old rape victim

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Category: safety · Published: September 5, 2026 · Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) · Reading time: 1 min

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OPD: 18-year-old used Snapchat to lure 12-year-old rape victim

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