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 clues pointing to a violent shootout. As the investigation unfolds, questions mount. Who was the victim? Who made the anonymous calls? And who walked away alive? This is the beginning of one wild ride—don't miss the this episode of The Murder Mind.

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 hiding the victim's body to disturbing accounts of controlling women through fear, Jackie's testimony moves the case forward in ways no one expected. Meanwhile, Detective Velazquez receives a suspicious call connected directly to Nitty, raising the stakes even higher. This gripping investigation takes you inside the mind games, manipulations, and terrifying truths behind the homicide case. Will Jackie's statements be enough to secure justice, or will fear keep her silent when it matters most?

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 officer himself—opens up about growing up without the truth, secretly recording his own uncle, enduring family backlash, and testifying against the man who helped raise him. This is a powerful final chapter about loyalty, faith, and what it truly costs to do the right thing. Family secrets can be deadly. Justice comes at a price.

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 are turning. What follows is a slow unraveling. Willie first offers a watered-down version of events. He admits he shot Leonard Hill but attempts to shift responsibility for the final gunshot to his accomplice, Joe Carter. As details emerge, the truth begins to surface—how the body was moved, how the victim was still alive, how the murder weapon changed hands, and why a car used in the crime was repainted after the homicide. Willie describes the night of the killing, claiming he went to the house to protect his sister, that the victim was waving a gun, and that he acted in self-defense. But the autopsy tells a different story. The forensic evidence shows the gun was fired at close contact range while the victim was seated—contradicting Willie's version of events. This episode follows the case from interrogation to trial. It's a case built on confession, forensic detail, and investigative pressure—revealing how a family's deadly secret stayed hidden for decades, and how the truth finally came out.

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 emotions of a nephew seeking closure and the tactics of a trained police officer working undercover. What happens next includes shocking admissions, long-buried family secrets, and a breakthrough that changes everything. This is the moment where a cold case finally cracks open — all captured through a hidden camera sewn into Antonio's clothing.

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 son, finally confronts his mother — and what she says (and doesn't say) shocks everyone. As Antonio presses for closure, a dark family secret emerges, pointing to his uncle Darrell… and possibly a murder-suicide plot. But nothing is as it seems — and Vince launches an undercover operation that could finally expose the truth. From emotional phone calls to real homicide tactics, this is one of the most explosive moments in Murder Mind history.

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 in court, and the trail seems to collapse. But as Vince digs deeper, a new lead emerges: ✔️ A suspicious denial from Rhonda Smith ✔️ A tip linking her child's father to the murder ✔️ Conflicting witness statements ✔️ A bloody handprint on the victim's pants ✔️ A deathbed confession that flips the whole investigation on its head. For 27 years, this case has been a maze of lies, secrets, and dead ends — until now. In this episode, Vince brings you deep inside the investigation, the crime scene file, the family interviews, and finally… the bombshell revelation that changes everything. This is true crime told by a real homicide detective — unfiltered, raw, and real.

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 Sam—were the last people to see Leonard alive. Their story matches the original file. Their timeline aligns perfectly. But when the detective digs deeper, he learns their motel room may have held the key evidence… evidence now missing. Follow along as Vince interviews family members, tracks down old associates, and reconstructs the final hours of Leonard Hill's life. Every detail matters. Every contradiction is a clue. And two names keep coming up again and again… Frank and Sam. Are they witnesses? Are they hiding something? Or are they the key to uncovering the truth? At the end of this episode, a new tip sends the investigation in an even more dangerous direction — one that could point to a killer with a powerful motive. 🔍 This is real detective work. Real cold cases. Real truth. Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode — this case is about to break wide open.