The Murder Mind

I 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 i...

After 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 com...

I 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 disturbin...

In 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 s...

A 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...

A key witness returns—this time with an attorney. In this episode of The Murder Mind, Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez conducts a second recorded interview with Rick Smith after uncovering inconsistencies surrounding a car left behind the crime scene on Bouldercrest Road. As lies unravel, new names surface, attorneys intervene, and a mysterious Jamaican suspect emerges through street int...

A brutal homicide on Bouldercrest Road sets off a chain reaction of lies, hidden identities, and dangerous clues. Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez investigates the murder of 25-year-old Wali Muhammad, beginning with the mysterious 911 caller who claims to be a witness — and quickly becomes a person of interest. As the investigation unfolds, a trap house is exposed, nicknames replace real...

Retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez walks listeners through one of the most dangerous and shocking cases of his career—a brutal shooting inside a Southeast Atlanta trap house on Bouldercrest Road. Within 30 minutes of the murder, evidence begins to surface: anonymous 911 calls from pay phones, a victim shot directly through the heart, multiple firearms, drugs, missing money, and clu...

A shocking true-crime story of family secrets, justice, and sacrifice. Retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez breaks down the undercover investigation that led to the arrest of Uncle Darrell for the murder of Leonard Hill—while revealing why the jury convicted him of voluntary manslaughter, not murder. In this exclusive sit-down, Leonard Hill's son Antonio Taylor—a former police office...

In this episode, I take you inside the interrogation room as Willie Taylor is arrested for a murder he committed nearly 28 years earlier. I tell Willie I have a video of him confessing to the murder. He doesn't believe me. He thinks I'm bluffing. But when I prove the video exists, everything changes. Willie goes silent. I watch him carefully, knowing that when a suspect stops talking, the wheels a...

In this episode, retired homicide detective Vince Velazquez walks you through every moment as Antonio arrives at his uncle's house, sits face-to-face with him in the garage, and begins delivering the performance of his life. With no live video feed and no way to coach him, Vince and his partner can only sit in the surveillance car and listen as Antonio pushes for the truth… all while balancing the...

A deathbed confession. A mother hiding the truth. An uncle with a chilling story. This episode of The Murder Mind takes you inside a 27-year-old homicide case that twists at every turn. Retired Atlanta Homicide Detective Vince Velazquez takes you step-by-step through the investigation as a dying relative whispers a secret that sends this case into an entirely new direction. Antonio, the victim's s...

A real homicide investigation takes a dark turn as retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez uncovers a disturbing trail of evidence in the cold-case killing of Leonard Hill. Two men—Frank and Sam—were the last people seen with the victim. Answers about a pair of bloody sneakers and hat could have been the key to solving this case… but both men are now dead. Their statements are useless i...

A forgotten clue. Two men last seen with the victim. A blood-soaked hat and sneakers mysteriously recovered at a motel. And evidence missing for nearly three decades. In this episode of The Murder Mind, retired homicide detective Vince Velazquez uncovers explosive new leads in the 27-year-old cold case murder of Leonard Hill. Lisa, the victim's stepdaughter, drops a bombshell: two men—Frank and Sa...

Nearly three decades after Leonard "Pinto" Hill was found shot execution-style and dumped on the side of a road in Atlanta, a new voice steps forward — his daughter. In this chilling episode of The Murder Mind Show, Detective Vince Velazquez reopens the case and uncovers shocking new details from a family member who may have been the last person to see Leonard alive. Lisa, Leonard's stepdaughter,...

When a beloved father is found shot execution-style on a quiet Atlanta street in 1988, his son — just eight years old — grows up with nothing but questions. Nearly three decades later, homicide detective Vince Velazquez reopens the case and uncovers long-buried evidence that reveals the truth about what really happened to Leonard Hill. This isn't just another cold case — it's a story about family,...

After more than a decade, justice is finally served. In the gripping finale of The Lady Killer series, homicide detective Vince Velazquez brings closure to one of Atlanta's most haunting cold cases — the brutal murder of Lacharity Gaines. From the first break in the case to the powerful courtroom verdict, witness how persistence, forensic science, and years of detective work brought a cold-blooded...

Homicide detective Vince Velazquez uncovers a shocking piece of evidence in the Lacharity Gaines murder case — a clump of hair found in the victim's hand that could finally expose the killer. Follow the twists as Vince sends the evidence for DNA testing, learns the suspect's shocking fate at Rikers Island, and captures his chilling jailhouse phone call that changes everything.

While in New York, Detective Vince Velazquez finally hears from his prime suspect, Lee "Nitty" Hines. In a three-way call with Nitty and Rev. Jane, Nitty denies knowing victim LaCharity Gaines, living in Atlanta, or any relationship—until witness accounts and lineup IDs challenge every word. A survivor ("Tay") details violence and Nitty's chilling admissions, while Stephanie, wife of rapper Jason...

In this chilling episode of The Murder Mind, Detective Vince Velazquez sits down with Jackie, a woman who reveals a shocking third-party confession from suspect Lee "Nitty" Hines. For the first time, you'll hear the audio interview where Jackie recalls Nitty admitting to the brutal murder of Lacharity Gaines in Atlanta—and giving details only the real killer could know. From confessions about hidi...

In this episode of The Murder Mind, retired homicide detective Vince Velazquez discusses how the investigation took him to New York City to confront women connected to Lee Hines, aka "Nitty." What begins with tense stairwell standoffs and a girlfriend's fresh tattoo turns into a shocking third-party confession that could change everything in his 2003 Atlanta homicide cold case.

In this episode of The Murder Mind, retired homicide detective Vince Velazquez uncovers chilling details about Nitty—an abuser who allegedly tried to set his girlfriend on fire, left a trail of violence across states, and became the prime suspect in the brutal murder of Lacharity Gaines in Atlanta. From survivor testimony to missing jewelry and Burberry shoes that connect back to the victim, every...

A cold case comes back to life when homicide detective Vince Velazquez uncovers chilling new details linking suspected killer Lee "Nitty" Hines to multiple murders. In this episode of The Murder Mind, Vince reopens the 2003 Atlanta homicide of Lacharity Gaines, re-interviewing key witnesses and revealing disturbing patterns of abuse, control, and violence. From witness statements to chilling evide...

An unexpected call from an NYPD homicide detective pulls Vince Velazquez into a chilling cold case murder that spans two cities and more than a decade. What starts in Queens, New York with the brutal killing of Tennille Kitt leads straight to Atlanta, Georgia — and another young woman, Lacharity Gaines. This episode reveals how two detectives connect the dots, expose a dangerous suspect, and fight...

The gripping story comes to an end. In this Finale episode of The Serial Killer Next Door, retired homicide detective Vince Velazquez uncovers the final twists, chilling details, and the shocking conclusion of this true crime investigation. After years of evidence, interviews, and investigative breakdowns, everything leads to this moment. The truth is finally revealed — and justice takes center st...