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The Murder Mind
Hosted by TV Entertainment LLC · EN
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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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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S4 E6 Murder Trap: Homicide Hunger
Feb 200:24:46Tap to summarizeI was standing over the victim's body when the suspect was eating lunch a block away. This is a real Atlanta homicide investigation I worked as a detective. In Murder Trap: Episode 6 of The Murder Mind, I go deeper into the real homicide investigation of Wali Muhammad, shot and killed inside a drug house on Bouldercrest Road, and the case heats up. The timeline begins to expose something disturbing — shortly after the murder, the suspect stops to eat lunch. It appears that while I'm processing the crime scene, he's sitting at McDonald's. Through witness interviews, phone records, and an anonymous tip, I begin to tighten the timeline and uncover the real identity of the man everyone only knows as "the Jamaican." This episode breaks down how killers behave immediately after a murder — and how small details can crack a case wide open.
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S4 E5 Murder Trap: Taxi Cab Confession
Jan 2600:25:21Tap to summarizeIn this gripping episode of The Murder Mind, retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez walks viewers through a real-life murder investigation that takes a shocking turn at a taxi hub. A business card, a Jamaican accent, and phone records tied to the victim lead to Jerome Smith — and then to a mysterious figure known only as "The Jamaican." As the investigation unfolds, explosive witness statements, hidden motives, a missing .357 murder weapon, and a trail leading straight back to the crime scene on Bouldercrest raise one chilling question: is Jerome telling the truth, or is he the killer hiding in plain sight? This is a raw, step-by-step look at how detectives build a homicide case when facts, lies, and danger collide.
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S4 E4 Murder Trap: Last Call
Jan 1900:25:48Tap to summarizeA real murder investigation unfolds as retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez recounts the chilling timeline leading to the murder of Wali Muhammad. Missing money from a trap house, a Jamaican suspect known only as "May," a heated confrontation just days before the killing, and a haunting phone call moments before the murder all collide. From Christmas Eve tensions to subpoenaed phone records and a shocking lead tied to a Jamaican accent, this episode exposes motive, identity, and a breakthrough that pushes the case in a new direction.
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