Introducing Felonious Florida: The Altidor Massacre | Episode 1

Release Date: April 22, 2025
Podcast: Felonious Florida
Host: Felonious Florida
Platform: Wondery+

Overview

In the premiere episode of "Felonious Florida: The Altidor Massacre," host Felonious Florida delves into one of the Sunshine State's most perplexing unsolved cases. Set against the backdrop of a quiet suburban neighborhood in Miramar, Florida, the episode explores the brutal quadruple homicide that has baffled investigators for nearly three decades.

The Crime Scene Unveiled

The episode opens with a chilling recount of the discovery of the massacre:

Detective (00:02): "This is going to be a quadruple homicide. Date 430 of 97."

A modest home shattered by violence becomes the central focus as the narrator paints a vivid picture of the tragedy:

Narrator (00:08): "A brutal and heartbreaking quadruple murder is discovered inside a modest home in a suburban south Florida neighborhood."

Inside the home, the scene is gruesome:

Detective (00:16): "We're going to need an ambulance. An infant and an old whose lady has just passed away. And there's a pool of blood."

The victims, including infants and elderly family members, underscore the brutality of the act:

Witness (00:28): "We've got a six week old baby in her bassinet."

Detective (00:31): "The two year old was in the fetal position and you could see her skull."

Investigative Challenges

The episode highlights the complexities faced by investigators:

Narrator (00:36): "In an all new season of Felonious Florida, available exclusively on Wondery plus. The South Florida Sun Sentinel investigates one of Florida's most perplexing unsolved murders. The Altidor massacre."

Detective George Altidore returns home to a nightmare:

Detective (00:50): "George Altidore coming home to a crime scene where his wife, two children, and mother-in-law are found murdered."

The immediate aftermath is filled with confusion and fear:

Witness (00:57): "Who did this? How did this happen?"

Despite amassing a mountain of evidence pointing to a prime suspect—Altidore himself—his unbreakable alibi has left the case unresolved for years.

Evidence and Theories

The investigation reveals a series of baffling clues:

Detective (01:11): "You think of any person that would do something? Absolutely not. This guy with a Jekyll and a Hyde."

The brutality of the murders leaves a lasting impression:

Detective (01:21): "I remember seeing where the hammer came down scream, oh God, oh God. This was extremely violent."

One of the most puzzling aspects is a cryptic message left by the killer:

Detective (01:34): "It's almost like a plot of a movie where that's completely fake."

A critical piece of evidence comes in the form of this message:

Detective (01:43): "If we can put him riding on that wall, we got him."

The Victims’ Journey

The Altidor family’s background adds depth to the tragedy:

Narrator (01:51): "This is the story of a family who left their rural Haitian village to chase the American dream."

From an outsider's perspective, their success appears tangible:

Witness (01:58): "Looking at it from the outside in, it was like they had made it."

However, beneath the surface, dark secrets lurk:

Witness (02:06): "She was standing outside of the church bawling. He told me he would kill me and he said he killed me. Nobody will know. I knew there was something wrong. I could tell."

Gaps in the Investigation

The episode critically examines the shortcomings in the investigation that may have perpetuated the mystery:

Narrator (02:16): "We reveal gaps in the investigation that may have contributed to the Altidor massacre becoming one of Florida's most chilling unsolved cases."

Frustration mounts over the lack of resolution:

Witness (02:26): "How is it that the law protects criminals so much?"

Detective (02:30): "You had four innocent people that were brutally, savagely murdered."

Despite the passage of time, answers remain elusive:

Witness (02:36): "At this point, it's been 27 years."

Detective (02:39): "And there were no answers."

Conclusion

"Felonious Florida: The Altidor Massacre" sets the stage for a deep dive into a cold case that continues to haunt Miami-Dade County. With exclusive access to decades-old evidence and firsthand accounts from detectives and witnesses, the episode promises an engaging exploration of one of Florida's most haunting unsolved crimes.

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