AltWeeklies Wire
Homeless Under Julia Tuttle Try to Pass for Sex Offendersnew
Since 2006, Florida Department of Corrections officials have forced convicted sex offenders to live under the Julia Tuttle upon their release from prison. At last count, 140 of the social exiles have lived on what might be post-recession Miami's only high-demand waterfront property.
Miami New Times |
Gus Garcia-Roberts |
12-21-2009 |
Crime & Justice
In Miami's Jungle of Condo Towers, 16 People Have Jumped to Their Deathsnew
Some cities have fabled bridges where the hopeless go to end it all. Others have eerie cliffs where bodies plunge into rocky canyons. In Miami-Dade, the suicidal have found their own vehicle for death: posh, shining, and often brand-new condo towers.
Miami New Times |
Natalie O'Neill |
09-14-2009 |
Crime & Justice
The Trail of an Art Heist in France Ends in Suburban South Floridanew
In less than five minutes, five men stole $6.3 million worth of art. Thirteen months later, a Frenchman was sentenced to five years in prison for trying to sell the artwork in South Florida.
Miami New Times |
Michael J. Mooney |
04-06-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Back-Alley Plastic Surgery Sent Donnie Hendrix to Jail. Finally, She Talksnew
Donnie Hendrix's description of the booming world of do-it-yourself cosmetic enhancement, and abuse by fellow prisoners, shows this: Gender confusion and vanity take lives, bruise psyches, and baffle law enforcement.
Miami New Times |
Natalie O'Neill |
03-09-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Lilly Aramburo is One of 5,000 People a Year Reported Missing in Miami-Dade Countynew
Her disappearance and the intense efforts of bloggers to find her speak volumes about new ways of tracking down the missing in the internet age. It also suggests police indifference to such cases when they involve the less fortunate or drug addicted.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
09-15-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Hialeah Man Wrongly Convicted of Murdernew
An investigation reveals Hialeah homicide detectives rushed to charge Santo Hernandez with murders and didn't pursue leads that might have implicated a different triggerman.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
07-15-2008 |
Crime & Justice
The Shooting of Estefanonew
One of Miami's best-known songwriters was nearly killed in a possible contract hit.
Miami New Times |
Tamara Lush |
05-12-2008 |
Crime & Justice
His Drug Supply Gone, a Smuggler Deals in Informationnew
Longtime drug smuggler Michael Ray Roberts has avoided serious prison time by ratting out his partners. So far.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Eric Alan Barton |
10-25-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Terrorist or Tricksternew
Did a career criminal foil a potentially catastrophic attack on Miami? A reporter checks out the claims of a caller who says he has the suicide tape of 9/11 ringleader Mohammed Atta.
Miami New Times |
Tristram Korten |
10-24-2005 |
Crime & Justice
The Teele Conspiracy: Commissioner Claims He's a Victimnew
The arrest last week of Miami Commissioner Art Teele on assault charges following a wild car chase brought to a climactic close one more scene in the drama that has become his life.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado, Kirk Nielsen and Rebecca Wakefield |
09-07-2004 |
Crime & Justice
