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The Murder Mind
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Welcome to The Murder Mind! This groundbreaking true crime series, takes the deepest dive into murder investigations through the eyes of retired Atlanta Homicide Detective Vince Velazquez, star of the hit TV shows ATL Homicide and Deadly Case Files, First 48 and many more. In each episode, Vince guides you through a mysterious and mind-blowing case. From the moment the call goes out to when the killer is apprehended, Vince blends real homicide case file materials with unique and insightful storytelling. If you're a true crime junkie, and love to follow the pursuit of justice, The Murder Mind is your go-to destination. New episodes drop every Monday at 6 p.m. EST. Each weekly episode picks up where the previous one ends until the finale. Then, we reset with a brand-new case! Created and Produced by TV Entertainment LLC. To get official merch for The Murder Mind and links to the video episodes and more, visit www.themurdermindshow.com
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S1 E1 The Murder Mind: Cold Case - I Was Shot
May 400:29:21Tap to summarizeCold Case Episode 1 – Unsolved for 10+ Years A late-night walk in southeast Atlanta turns into a nightmare when three friends are suddenly confronted by a gunman. Within seconds, shots are fired — and one man doesn't survive. In this episode of The Murder Mind: Cold Case, retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez breaks down what really happened that night, using the actual 911 call, witness interviews, and crime scene evidence to reconstruct a case that has remained unsolved for more than a decade. Detectives quickly realized this wasn't just a single, random act of violence. Similar robberies had already taken place that same night — pointing to a possible crew targeting victims in the area. Despite multiple witnesses, surveillance footage, and a detailed suspect description, no one has ever been identified or charged in the murder of 33-year-old Patrick Cotrona. This episode explores: • The real 911 call from the night of the shooting • How a robbery escalated into murder • The pattern of connected crimes across the city • Key evidence recovered at the scene • Why this case went cold Someone knows what happened that night. If you have any information about this case, please contact Crime Stoppers. You can remain anonymous.
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S5 E6: Guilty... Twice
Apr 1300:29:11Tap to summarizeEpisode 6 of Case #5 – Vanishing Act (Final) After years of investigation, setbacks, and new evidence, Detective Vince Velazquez finally brings the case of Shaquilla Weatherspoon to its conclusion. A key witness comes forward with critical information that exposes a major lie and reshapes the timeline of the night Shaquilla was killed. With mounting evidence and a clear picture of what happened, investigators move forward with an arrest. But the case takes an unexpected turn when a missing trial transcript leads to a retrial — forcing detectives and prosecutors to prove the case all over again. In the final episode of Vanishing Act, retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez breaks down how the investigation ultimately led to justice, and how the truth held up — even years later. This episode explores: • The witness that changed everything • How detectives prove deception • How circumstantial cases lead to convictions • What happens when a conviction is overturned • How justice is secured after years of setbacks The Murder Mind is a true crime series told from the perspective of a retired homicide detective Vince Velazquez, revealing what actually happens behind the scenes of murder investigations. 👉 Listen to the full Vanishing Act case from Episode 1 to see how the investigation unfolded.
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S5 E5 Vanishing Act: Phone Records Don't Lie
Apr 600:25:46Tap to summarizeEpisode 5 of Case #5 – Vanishing Act Detective Vince Velazquez closes in on a key suspect in the murder investigation of Shaquilla Weatherspoon as phone records, interviews, and forensic evidence begin to expose critical inconsistencies. When confronted with the evidence, the suspect's story begins to fall apart — forcing Vince to reevaluate what really happened the night Shaquilla disappeared. As the case appears to be running out of leads, an unexpected DNA development suddenly gives the investigation new life and introduces a possible new direction. In Episode 5 of Vanishing Act, retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez explains how investigators: • Detect deception during interviews • Use phone records as evidence • Apply investigative pressure on suspects • Handle cases when they go cold • Follow new DNA leads The Murder Mind is a true crime series told from the perspective of a real homicide detective, revealing what actually happens behind the scenes of murder investigations. Subscribe to follow the investigation as the case unfolds.
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S5 E4 Vanishing Act: 3 Suspects, 1 Killer
Mar 3000:18:50Tap to summarizeDetective Vince Velazquez continues the investigation into the murder of Shaquilla Weatherspoon as new interviews, alibis, and phone records begin to reshape the case. As multiple suspects are questioned, Vince must determine who is telling the truth — and who may be hiding something. With several romantic relationships, jealousy, and secrets emerging, the case becomes more complex than anyone expected. In Episode 4 of Vanishing Act, retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez explains how detectives evaluate suspects, verify alibis, and use investigative strategy to move closer to the truth. The Murder Mind is a true crime series told by a real homicide detective, revealing what actually happens behind the scenes of murder investigations. Subscribe for new episodes.
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S5 E3 Vanishing Act: Love Triangle
Mar 2300:14:20Tap to summarizeDetective Vince Velazquez uncovers a shocking new suspect in the murder investigation of Shaquilla Weatherspoon. As the case deepens, a secret affair, hidden jealousy, and new forensic evidence force Vince to consider whether the victim's husband was the only person with motive — or if another man had something to hide. In Episode 3 of Vanishing Act, retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez reveals how real murder investigations evolve when new suspects emerge and evidence changes the direction of the case. This episode explores: • The psychology of jealousy crimes • How detectives identify new suspects • What forensic clues can reveal • How love triangles can turn deadly The Murder Mind is a true crime series told from the perspective of a real homicide detective, revealing what actually happens behind the scenes of murder investigations. Subscribe for new episodes every week. #TrueCrime #MurderInvestigation #DetectiveStories #CrimeDocumentary #TheMurderMind
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S5 E2 Vanishing Act: Is He Lying?
Mar 1600:19:20Tap to summarizeAs the investigation into the murder of Shaquilla Weatherspoon continues, retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez begins focusing on the person closest to the victim — her husband. In this episode of Vanishing Act, Vince breaks down the police interview, the domestic violence history, and the search of Roy McKinney's home as detectives try to determine if he is involved in her murder. But despite mounting suspicion, detectives find no clear evidence — and a new suspect may emerge. This is Episode 2 of Case #5. Subscribe so you don't miss the next chapter of this investigation.
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S5 E1 Vanishing Act: Dumpsites
Mar 900:20:29Tap to summarizeA missing persons case quickly turned into a homicide investigation when Atlanta police discovered the abandoned car of 29-year-old Shaquilla Weatherspoon. Retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez walks through the shocking evidence in this case: a smashed car window, a gun belt found in a dumpster, and the discovery of a decomposed body in southwest Atlanta. What begins as a missing persons investigation soon reveals disturbing clues that suggest the crime scene may have been staged — and detectives quickly turn their attention to the person closest to the victim. This is Episode 1 of Case #5 on The Murder Mind, a true crime series told from the perspective of the detective who worked the case. New episodes drop every Monday at 6 PM EST. Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode in this investigation.
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S1 E1 The Murder Mind: Crime Traveler - Love Bites
Mar 200:13:55Tap to summarizeThe Murder Mind: Crime Traveler is a journey back to the scenes of history's most haunting crimes, where every street holds a secret and every shadow has a story. She Was LAPD. She Killed for Love. | The Stephanie Lazarus Case In 1986, 29-year-old nurse Sherri Rasmussen was brutally murdered inside her Los Angeles condo. Police believed it was a burglary gone wrong. They were wrong. More than 20 years later, DNA evidence exposed a shocking truth — the killer was LAPD detective Stephanie Lazarus, a former girlfriend of Sherri's husband. In this episode of The Murder Mind: Crime Traveler, retired homicide detective Vince Velazquez breaks down: • The staged burglary • The overlooked red flags • The bite mark DNA breakthrough • The undercover sting • The arrest inside LAPD headquarters • And how tunnel vision buried the case for 23 years This is one of the most disturbing police-involved murder cases in modern history.
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S4 E8 Murder Trap: Face to Face With the Killer
Feb 1600:36:22Tap to summarizeI opened the door and came face to face with the murder suspect. In less than two seconds, one of us almost died. This is the final episode of the Murder Trap investigation. After two months of chasing a suspect known only as "the Jamaican," the case comes to a head when I locate him at a house in Atlanta. What happens next turns into a split-second life-or-death decision. The suspect is taken into custody and agrees to speak. During the interview, he admits to shooting Wali Muhammad and reveals the motive behind the killing. But the biggest surprise comes later — fingerprints confirm his real identity and link him to another murder in another state. This episode shows how real homicide investigations actually end: not with a dramatic chase, but with decisions made in seconds that stay with you forever. ▶️ Hosted by retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez ▶️ Real case. Real interrogation. Real outcome. 📌 Listener discretion advised
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S4 E7 Murder Trap: Fake Name
Feb 900:28:38Tap to summarizeAfter five weeks, I finally had the suspect's name — and it led nowhere. What happened next told me he was still dangerous and still active. In Episode 7 of Murder Trap, the investigation takes a hard turn. After weeks of chasing a man known only as "the Jamaican," I finally get a full name from a key witness: Nathaniel Payne. But when I run that name through every law enforcement database, it comes back as a complete dead end. No record. No immigration history. Nothing. At the same time, I learn the suspect is still out on the street — armed andcommitting violent robberies — meaning the threat hasn't stopped. This episode breaks down how suspects disappear behind false identities, why setbacks are common in real homicide investigations, and how persistence can turn a dead end into a breakthrough. 📌 Stay tuned for Episode 8 to see how this case finally breaks open.
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