The Murder Mind

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...

Detective Vince Velazquez recounts a daring undercover sting against prime suspect Bill Davis. With no confession and only circumstantial evidence, he enlisted an undercover FBI agent posing as a real estate agent to lure Davis into conversation. At first, Davis seemed cautious and dismissive—until he suddenly called the agent back, agreeing to help. But what began as yard work at a murder victim'...

In this high-stakes episode of The Murder Mind, retired homicide detective Vince Velazquez takes you inside a daring undercover FBI operation aimed at suspected serial killer Bill Davis. After two years of cat-and-mouse interviews, mountains of circumstantial evidence, and a chilling kitchen encounter with Davis holding a butcher knife, Vince knows he needs a bold move to break the case. The plan?...

A frantic phone call leads Detective Velazquez to a shocking backyard discovery—buried beneath a tree lies a silver revolver. The same backyard where a murder victim was last seen. The gun? It once belonged to a Fulton County deputy. The twist? It's now buried just feet from the home of prime suspect Bill Davis… and only a broken fence separates their properties. As Vince investigates the weapon's...

A new murder. The same weapon. The same neighborhood. In this episode of The Murder Mind, Detective Vince Velazquez is urgently called to a scene where a man has been executed — eerily mirroring the deaths of Dennis McGuire and Alfred Glass. The bullet wounds are identical, the victim lived directly behind Bill Davis, and the trail of circumstantial evidence is starting to burn red hot. But when a...

A dog alerts. A stash is found. And a chilling pattern begins to tighten its grip. In this episode of The Murder Mind, Detective Vince Velazquez executes a search warrant at Bill Davis's residence—and uncovers gloves laced with gunpowder and multiple calibers of ammunition, including the exact type of .38 rounds used in the murders of both Dennis McGuire and Alfred Glass. Even more shocking? Some...

A fresh homicide case pulls Detective Vince Velazquez into a chilling pattern that began decades earlier. In this shocking episode, the investigation into the murder of Dennis McGuire uncovers disturbing links to two other killings—one in 1998 and another in 1986. All three victims were shot the same way. All three knew the same man. And all three point to one suspect: Bill Davis, the neighborhood...

A man walks into the precinct with a necklace he believes belonged to a murder victim. Detective Vince Velazquez thinks he might have a break in the case—until the victim's wife sees the necklace and says: it's not his. As Vince retraces steps, a neighbor reveals hearing gunshots the night of the murder—but no barking from the victim's dog, who always barked at strangers. That eerie silence points...

The wife says he was just the handyman... but was he the last person to see the victim alive? In Episode 3, Vince shifts his focus to Bill - the quiet, elderly handyman who lived just four houses down the street. As Vince continues piecing together the timeline of Dennis McGuire's backyard execution, the mysterious handyman begins to take center stage. With a two-hour gap between the victim's last...

"Everyone's a suspect—until they're not." In Episode 2, Vince Velazquez sits down with the woman who may hold the key to unraveling Dennis McGuire's murder: his wife. You're about to hear the actual audio from her recorded interview—with her voice altered to protect her identity—as she recounts the last time she saw her husband alive, the strange encounter with a handyman named Bill, and the chill...

Shot in the chest. Shot in the face. Jewelry missing. Cameras disconnected. Someone wanted him dead. In the premiere episode of this gripping 11-part true crime series, retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez takes you inside one of the most personal and chilling murder scenes of his career. When 61-year-old Dennis McGuire is found shot dead in his own backyard, Vince is called to a qui...