Cold Case Files: Miami
Joyce Sapp, 67; Bryan Herrera, 16; and Laurance Webb, 32—three Miami residents whose lives were stolen in brutal, unsolved homicides. Cold Case Files: Miami follows award‑winning radio host and City of Miami Police reserve officer Enrique Santos as he partners with the department’s Cold Case Homicide Unit, determined family members, and the advocates who spend their lives fighting for justice for the victims who can no longer fight for themselves.
Episodes
In her work as a therapist who focuses on trauma, Michelle Hernandez often speaks with patients – including law enforcement officers and other first responders – whose daily lives involve incredible stress. Enrique speaks to Michelle about the effects of PTSD and available resources, and the importance of communication and mutual respect between law enforcement and the people they interact with daily.
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In 2000 and 2001, three women were brutally murdered in South Florida, their bodies discovered by passers-by. There were few leads, and many obstacles. Det. Zachary Scott, from the Broward Sheriff’s Office, takes Enrique through the twists and turns of a case that followed the trail of a serial killer into South America, and wasn’t resolved until two decades later.
After her only son was killed in 2015, community activist and political consultant Tangela Sears founded Florida Parents of Murdered Children, a resource and support group for those who’ve suffered these tragic losses. Enrique and Tangela discuss her advocacy, how victims’ families can best work with their local law enforcement agencies, and what keeps her going.
Joyce Sapp had been a beloved fixture in her Liberty City neighborhood ever since she was child. At 67, she still lived in the same house she grew up in. So when she was tragically found murdered, all anyone could ask was, who would ever want to hurt Joyce?
If you have information to share on any cold case, please call or send in a tip with your local Crime Stoppers or law enforcement department.
Kathy Fernandez Rundle has served as Miami-Dade County’s State Attorney since 1993. Enrique speaks with her in a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from how to best prosecute cold cases, the importance of physical evidence, and why she continues to do the work she does.
If you have information to share on any cold case, please call or send in a tip with your local Crime Stoppers or law enforcement departm...
In 2013, 32-year-old Laurance Webb was brutally shot at close range. Within a couple of days, police had a suspect – but an arrest wasn’t made for almost 5 years. What took so long? And would the case hold up in court?
If you have information to share on any cold case, please call or send in a tip with your local Crime Stoppers or law enforcement department.
In 2012, 16-year-old Bryan Herrera was murdered on his way to do homework at a friend’s house. Though he was killed in broad daylight, no witnesses came forward. And despite detectives’ best efforts, the case eventually grew cold. For years, Bryan’s family kept asking questions. After a decade of waiting, would they finally get that breakthrough they’d been hoping for?
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