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During the investigation into the murders, the bullets were matched to a gun recently purchased by a "George D. Wilson", an alias used by Mason. However Mason himself was never suspected and the case went cold for 45 years. However in 2002 the case was re-opened with new fingerprinting technology, and a fingerprint in the stolen car found nearby was matched to Mason, whose fingerprints were on file due to a prior burglary conviction. When approached by police officers and informed that he was being arrested for the officer's murders, Mason reportedly responded that it was a long time ago and asked why they were bothering him with it.

Following his arrest Mason was further identified by a graze on his back, which was matched to the bullet fired by Officer Phillips before he was shot. Confronted with so much evidence Mason admitted to having killed Curtis and Phillips to cover up his earlier crimes. He pleaded guilty to two counts of murder in return for rape charges ~~bi=eing~~ dropped, and was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. He later died after 14 years in prison.

Following his arrest Mason was further identified by a graze on his back, which was matched to the bullet fired by Officer Phillips before he was shot. Confronted with so much evidence Mason admitted to having killed Curtis and Phillips to cover up his earlier crimes. He pleaded guilty to two counts of murder in return for rape charges being dropped, and was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. He later died after 14 years in prison.

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 During the investigation into the murders, the bullets were matched to a gun recently purchased by a "George D. Wilson", an alias used by Mason. However Mason himself was never suspected and the case went cold for 45 years. However in 2002 the case was re-opened with new fingerprinting technology, and a fingerprint in the stolen car found nearby was matched to Mason, whose fingerprints were on file due to a prior burglary conviction. When approached by police officers and informed that he was being arrested for the officer's murders, Mason reportedly responded that it was a long time ago and asked why they were bothering him with it.
-Following his arrest Mason was further identified by a graze on his back, which was matched to the bullet fired by Officer Phillips before he was shot. Confronted with so much evidence Mason admitted to having killed Curtis and Phillips to cover up his earlier crimes. He pleaded guilty to two counts of murder in return for rape charges bi=eing dropped, and was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. He later died after 14 years in prison.
+Following his arrest Mason was further identified by a graze on his back, which was matched to the bullet fired by Officer Phillips before he was shot. Confronted with so much evidence Mason admitted to having killed Curtis and Phillips to cover up his earlier crimes. He pleaded guilty to two counts of murder in return for rape charges being dropped, and was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. He later died after 14 years in prison.
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