Cold Blooded

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With a smile and optimism that epitomizes South Florida in the 1980s, Billy Halpern is the last person anyone expects to find brutally murdered. Six months after his body is found, throat slit ear-to-ear in a professional execution-style hit, the investigation goes cold. When his best friend and girlfriend turn up dead, investigators realize Billy might have been caught up in a larger scheme involving the city's most dangerous criminals, local wise guy and mob associate Bert Christie and decorated ex-cop Gil Fernandez.  Despite circumstantial evidence tying a growing list of crimes back to Christie and Fernandez, the murders go unsolved for years. Decades later, investigative journalist and former cop Scott Weinberger and Detective Danny Smith agree to work together to solve this murder mystery. Ultimately, this two year investigation will expose the true motive behind this killing spree and uncover new evidence including the DNA of the killer. Justice for Billy Halpern is just a listen away. 

Episodes

  1. 06/24/2024

    Episode 10 - No Pain, No Gain.

    The reinvestigation into the 1986 murder of Billy Halpern has taken two years, leading both Detective Danny Smith and an investigative journalist Scott Weinberger down a path filled with new witnesses, the discovery of new evidence, and a pool of original suspects to be charged or cleared. While the primary question of who killed Billy Halpern has been answered, one final step is needed to complete this investigative journey. Will it reveal a much larger conspiracy? One man may know the truth, leading to another face-to-face meeting behind prison walls. The Final Episode: No Pain, No Gain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  2. 06/17/2024

    Episode 9 - The Close

    Detective Danny Smith has solidified his theory on Billy Halpern's murder, revealing a direct link to organized crime that stretches far beyond the shores of South Florida. With this breakthrough, he's now prepared to present his case to prosecutors. Meanwhile, investigative journalist Scott Weinberger delves into a deeper, more sinister potential connection between Billy's murder and the alarming rise of police corruption in the 1980s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min

  3. 06/10/2024

    Episode 8 - The Chase

    As Detective Danny Smith and investigative journalist Scott Weinberger receive a detailed update on several items still awaiting DNA results, the case takes an unexpected turn. Smith receives credible information on the whereabouts of one of his top suspects, someone who has been in witness protection for decades. Will this elusive figure provide crucial information into the murder of Billy Halpern, or will their revelation turn the investigation in a completely different direction? The chase is on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  4. 06/03/2024

    Episode 7 - The Ghost

    The relentless pursuit of Billy Halpern’s killer intensifies. Detective Danny Smith uncovers new intel from a surprising witness, while investigative journalist Scott Weinberger reveals crucial updates on the DNA testing. A shocking new piece of evidence, potentially holding fresh DNA samples, is handed over to the police by the most unexpected source. The investigation also pivots back to a key figure in the infamous Danger Road murders. Could this elusive suspect be the one behind Billy Halpern’s brutal death? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  5. 05/27/2024

    Episode 6 - The Hitman

    After going public about the reopening of the Billy Halpern murder investigation, Detective Danny Smith receives a mysterious call from someone who claims to have insider knowledge about Billy's murder and other related homicides. This caller unveils the dark underbelly of the South Florida bodybuilding scene in the 1980s, centered around the infamous Apollo Gym, run by former Miami Dade police officer Gil Fernandez and his partner Bert Christie. The case takes an unexpected turn as new evidence comes to light, revealed by an unlikely source: one of the family members of the investigation's top suspects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  6. 05/20/2024

    Episode 5 - The Good Cop

    In a dramatic twist in this murder investigation, Danny stumbles upon a surprising connection to the case as Scott investigates why a crucial piece of evidence mysteriously vanishes. Was this merely an oversight, or does it hint at deeper corruption? Also, the forensic lab working hand in hand with Danny provides real-time updates on the unfolding evidence, intensifying the quest for truth in this growing mystery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min

  7. 05/13/2024

    Episode 4 - The Inmate

    Detective Danny Smith zeroes in on Gil Fernandez, a former Miami-Dade police officer and ex-owner of the Apollo Gym. Smith takes us inside a maximum-security prison where Fernandez, serving multiple life sentences, might hold the key to unlocking a string of unsolved murders. Through a tense face-to-face interview, Smith wonders whether Fernandez will be willing to shed any light on the brutal murder of Billy Halpern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min

  8. 05/06/2024

    Episode 3 - Danger Road

    Detective Smith meticulously examines the forensic evidence from Billy Halpern's murder, uncovering crucial details. Meanwhile, Scott discusses the case with the prosecutor of a previous multiple-murder incident on Danger Road, exploring potential links to their current investigation. Witnesses reveal the criminal undertakings of Bert Christie and Gil Fernandez, shedding light on their dark dealings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    55 min

  9. 04/29/2024

    Episode 2 - The Apollo

    The investigation into Billy's death takes Detective Smith and Investigative Journalist Scott Weinberger to the Apollo Gym—a stark, bare-bones facility managed by an ex-cop notorious for his unsavory past. Witnesses paint a picture of a criminal lifestyle embedded within the gym's culture. As Danny and Scott delve deeper, they begin to unravel its potential ties to another series of murders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min

  10. 04/22/2024

    Episode 1 - Murder Beach

    Journalist Scott Weinberger embeds with Detective Danny Smith to investigate the 37-year-old cold case of the murder of firefighter Billy Halpern. Scott and Det. Smith speak to Billy’s family and friends and uncover a connection to a string of murders in South Florida. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min

  11. TRAILER

    Introducing: Cold Blooded

    Investigative journalist and former cop Scott Weinberger and Detective Danny Smith work together to expose the true motive behind a South Florida killing spree during the '80s, and uncover new evidence including the DNA of the killer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min

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    With a smile and optimism that epitomizes South Florida in the 1980s, Billy Halpern is the last person anyone expects to find brutally murdered. Six months after his body is found, throat slit ear-to-ear in a professional execution-style hit, the investigation goes cold. When his best friend and girlfriend turn up dead, investigators realize Billy might have been caught up in a larger scheme involving the city's most dangerous criminals, local wise guy and mob associate Bert Christie and decorated ex-cop Gil Fernandez.  Despite circumstantial evidence tying a growing list of crimes back to Christie and Fernandez, the murders go unsolved for years. Decades later, investigative journalist and former cop Scott Weinberger and Detective Danny Smith agree to work together to solve this murder mystery. Ultimately, this two year investigation will expose the true motive behind this killing spree and uncover new evidence including the DNA of the killer. Justice for Billy Halpern is just a listen away. 

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