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FILE - This undated photo provided by the Newport Beach Police Department shows James Neal. Neal charged with kidnapping and strangling an 11-year-old California girl in 1973 died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at an Orange County hospital, authorities said. (Newport Beach Police Department via AP, File)

Man charged with 1973 killing of California girl dies

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Edmonton Oilers left wing James Neal (18) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings with Alex Chiasson (39) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Codie McLachlan/The Canadian Press via AP)

James Neal off to hot start with Edmonton Oilers

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Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (50) makes a point-blank save on a shot by Edmonton Oilers' Zack Kassian (44) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Crawford lead Blackhawks to 1st win, 3-1 over Oilers

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers left wing James Neal, right, celebrates with center Connor McDavid (97) after scoring a goal during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. Oilers center Leon Draisaitl is at back left. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Neal scores 4 to lead Oilers to 5-2 win over Islanders

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Flames acquire Milan Lucic from Oilers for James Neal

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Colorado man pleads not guilty in California cold case death

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Suspect in 1973 murder charged with sex acts on other kids

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Several members of James Alan Neal's family leave El Paso County's Terry R. Harris Judicial Complex on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Neal, 72, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Colorado Springs, Colo., and charged with murder with special circumstances in the death of Linda O'Keefe, who was found strangled in 1973, a case that has long shaken the seaside community of Newport Beach, Calif., Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said. (Dougal Brownlie/The Gazette via AP)

Man tied to ‘73 killing of California girl mulls extradition

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This undated photo provided by the Orange County District Attorney's Office shows James Neal. California authorities have released a decades-old photo of a suspect in the 1973 killing of an 11-year-old girl in the hopes of jogging the memory of any potential witnesses. Officials in Orange County said Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 that the photo may depict what James Neal looked like around the time Linda O’Keefe was killed. James Neal, a Colorado man arrested after DNA tied him to the 1973 killing of an 11-year-old California girl has yet to decide if he will fight extradition. (Orange County District Attorney's Office via AP)

Latest: Authorities release photo of suspect in ‘73 killing

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Vegas Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb, center, celebrates his goal with teammates Cody Eakin, left, and Brendan Leipsic during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Neal scores go-ahead goal in Vegas’ 5-3 win over Sharks

By RICK EYMER - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury blocks a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Merrill’s 1st goal of season lifts Fleury, Knights past Pens

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights celebrate a goal as Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) collects the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. The Knights won 4-2. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Marchessault, Golden Knights rally for 4-2 win over Ducks

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights left wing James Neal, right, celebrates with right wing Reilly Smith after Neal scored against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

James Neal driving force behind Knights’ remarkable start

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland, left, celebrates after scoring against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Vegas Golden Knights rout Coyotes 5-2 in inspired home debut

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Nashville Predators right wing James Neal (18) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators edge Blues 2-1, take 3-1 series lead

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Viktor Arvidsson (38), and Filip Forsberg (9), both from Sweden, scuffle with San Jose Sharks' Brent Burns (88) and Paul Martin (7) in front of the net during second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Sissons, Neal each score twice as Predators sink Sharks 7-2

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Fans react as Nashville Predators left wing James Neal (18) celebrates with teammates Mattias Ekholm (14), of Sweden, and Mike Fisher, right, after scoring the winning goal against the Washington Capitals in the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. It was the second goal of the game for Neal and gave the Predators a 4-3 win. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

James Neal’s third-period goal spoils Capitals coach Barry Trotz’s return

By Jim Diamond - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jussi Jokinen (36), of Finland, celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff series against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in New York. The Penguins won 4-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jokinen, Penguins have Rangers on brink

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang celebrates his goal in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 12, 2014. The Flyers won in overtime 4-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Real season just beginning for Penguins

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' James Neal celebrates his goal with teammates Jussi Jokinen (36), and Robert Bortuzzo (41) in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby helps Penguins beat Blackhawks 4-1

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press