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Police in Texas have identified the killer of 4 teens after more than 3 decades with the help of DNA testing — but the suspect won't ever spend a day in prison because he's already dead.

Austin PD officials announced Friday they believe Robert Eugene Brashers gagged and shot to death the four victims inside the "I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt!" shop on December 6, 1991. Each victim had been shot in the head.

The bodies of Eliza Thomas, 17, Jennifer Harbison, 17, Sarah Harbison, 15, and Amy Ayers, 13, were discovered after the killer set the store ablaze. One of the girls had been sexually assaulted and a partial male DNA profile was recovered from the victim.

Katie Thurston's sending a message from beyond the virtual grave ... 'cause she's joking that since social media says she's dead, it must be true!

The former Bachelorette shared a clip on Instagram Saturday morning ... thanking randos on Facebook for alerting her friends, family and even herself that she'd passed away after her battle with breast cancer.

She says she's got a message while up in paradise -- chilling with her pal God -- for all of us still holding on tight to the mortal coil ... before plugging a casket company she says won't charge insane marked-up fees.

Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson are taking a much-needed break from the start of the legendary NFL coach's middling University of North Carolina tenure ... flying up for some R&R in Nantucket.

The head coach and his pageant queen better half were spotted hanging around Massachusetts Friday ... grabbing dinner on the island after leaving Chapel Hill earlier in the day.

Check out the pics ... Jordon's sitting close to Bill and rubbing a small white dog's head -- grinning wide underneath her black sunglasses and "VII Rings" visor.

Charlie Kirk didn't have a jealous bone in his body -- constantly rooting for the success of others ... so says the vice president.

VP J.D. Vance took to X Saturday morning to share another heartfelt message about the late conservative commentator ... saying Kirk didn't give into envy like so many others do.

VPOTUS says he doesn't know if this was an inherent trait or one he picked up during his upbringing ... though he knows it's a trait that manifests at an early age.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding is just hours away ... and it looks like their stunning wedding venue is ready for the big event!

Check out the aerial shots where their Santa Barbara, California nuptials will take place in front of their closest friends and family -- several white tents have been erected across the cliffside venue, which is just a rock's skip away from the Pacific Ocean.

The tents will ensure privacy, while the lush landscaping at the private property will offer a beautiful and serene space for the famous couple to make their love official!

Florence Welch -- lead singer of Florence & The Machine -- once nearly died from a shocking ectopic pregnancy back in 2023 ... and required emergency surgery in order to save her life.

The "Dog Days Are Over" singer revealed the shocking story in a recent interview with The Guardian and said it was the closest she's ever come to death ... describing how a few days after learning that she miscarried, she discovered the fertilized egg was implanted outside her uterus -- causing her fallopian tube to rupture and leading to severe internal bleeding.

Welch, now 39, recalled she found herself pregnant with her on-again, off-again guitarist boyfriend -- whose identity she chose to keep private -- in 2023, and at the time was set to headline the Cornwall Music Festival.

Tom Holland seems to be regaining his Spidey Senses after taking a blow to the head on the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set ... 'cause he letting fans know he's on the road to recovery.

The actor shared a post on Saturday about a gala for his charity -- The Brothers Trust, which he runs with his three bros -- that he attended last weekend ... in which he apologized for having to leave early.

The clip he posted shows a series of scenes from the fun evening ... with guests giggling at their tables, freaking out over all the A-List stars -- which included his better half Zendaya and his other Marvel-ous co-star Jacob Batalon.

Meryl Streep is officially not attending Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's star-studded Santa Barbara wedding this weekend ... 'cause she's currently in Milan for Fashion Week!

But Meryl didn't just attend the runway event ... she showed up in full Miranda Priestly fashion, rocking the iconic hairstyle from the 2006 film -- "The Devil Wears Prada." Makes sense, 'cause she's been spotted filming its highly anticipated sequel in New York recently.

The actress was later captured in a private moment posted by Vogue with none other than Anna Wintour herself ... and you can hear Wintour in disbelief that the Hollywood legend ventured to the Italian fashion capital all the way from NYC.

Some lucky Trey Songz fans got to see him up close and personal at a concert Friday night ... 'cause he scaled a wall to get closer to them!

Check out the clip -- the "Na Na" hitmaker goes full Spider-Man mode as he closes out his Savannah, Georgia show and climbs up the wall of the risers to become face-to-face with fans.

They are clearly thrilled -- and it doesn't hurt that he's shirtless, either!

Pro golfer Jake Knapp has spoken out following the death of his girlfriend, Makena White ... calling her death a "tough reality."

The PGA champ remembered Makena as a "thoughtful person whose selflessness toward others is something [he] will always appreciate" in a statement to TMZ.

He continued ... "We shared so many unforgettable memories together and now that she’s no longer with us, it’s a tough reality to comprehend."

We've got a new tour hitting the streets of WeHo Sunday ... and, Ray J's helping us kick off the inaugural!!!

The singer-songwriter's set to host our "TMZ Brunch Bus" through West Hollywood ... jamming alongside DJ Myles P, who'll be behind the turntables, spinning live onboard the bus.

Our tour takes off from the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood and runs for two hours ... chauffeuring people who love enjoying good food and drink under the L.A. sun to several local hot spots.

Summer might be over, but there's always a reason to party ... and hey, Oktoberfest is already in full swing ... and plenty of celebs, like Drake and Corinna Kopf, are getting in on the fun!

And if you're not in a drinking mood, there's always good food to go along with the celebration ... or follow Eric Andre and ditch the brews for a nice pretzel!

Oktoberfest isn't just for drinking, either, as it's a great time to try out new styles ... just follow Heidi Klum and Alessandra Ambrosio's example!

Honey Boo Boo's got a boo-boo -- her mom, June "Mama June" Shannon, revealed she was involved in a serious car accident Friday afternoon.

The reality star detailed the horrific crash in an Instagram video, revealing a young man T-boned Honey Boo Boo, real name Alana Thompson, as she was pulling out of the driveway of her Colorado residence. She gave the 23-year-old some credit, saying he admitted he was speeding down the road at 40 MPH when he hit her on the driver's side.

The TLC star was treated at the hospital but was able to return home ... and is now resting her aches and pains away.

Three members of the Putman reality television family have died in a tragic car accident, the family announced Saturday morning.

The devastating news was shared on the family's Instagram page, and they revealed "Papa, Neenee and Aunt Megan" have passed. While they did not say Papa's real name -- the family's patriarch, Bill Putman, was referred to as "Papa." His wife, Barb, was known as "Neenee."

Meanwhile, several family members -- Uncle Blake, Lulu, Alena, Noah, and Gia -- remain hospitalized.

Jimmy Kimmel ain't holding back after 'Live!' was reinstated on ABC ... taking to Instagram to mock President Donald Trump's escalator mishap at the United Nations General Assembly this week.

Check out Jimmy's post on his show's official Instagram Friday -- he shared a photo of his longtime sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez smiling down at him on an escalator and captioned it ... "Headed to Brooklyn! Escalator is working great!"

As you know, the prez was PO'd after he and First Lady Melania Trump stepped onto the escalator ahead of the general assembly Tuesday and it suddenly halted, jerking them forward.

Selena Gomez's wedding to Benny Blanco will be as star-studded as it gets ... with some of her "Only Murders in the Building" co-stars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Paul Rudd confirmed to be supporting her on her special day!

Check out our gallery -- the actors all gathered Friday evening at Santa Barbara, California's luxury hillside hotel El Encanto for some mingling on the elegant patio before heading off to the rehearsal dinner.

All three actors look dapper, dressed in suits and smiling as they spoke among other well-dressed guests. Paul is even seen cracking up as he speaks to Steve at one point.