Murder on the Space Coast

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As Palm Bay Police determine what areas should be searched next in the search for missing firefighter Brandy Hall’s remains, an expert in prosecuting murder cases without a body offers insightful information.

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Season 3 Update Episode 4: The Skid Steer

In this episode police and investigators look into what connection a piece of construction equipment in Brandy Hall’s driveway could have with the firefighter’s disappearance.

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Season 3 Update Episode 3: Brandy's final 26 minutes

Brandy Hall’s last 24 hours is accentuated by the mystery of the 26 minutes from when she left the Malabar Fire Station to the moment she finished a phone call with her married lover Randall Richmond.

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Season 3 Update Episode 2: Nebulous and Murky

One of the private investigators looking into Brandy’s last 24 hours aptly described nearly every facet of the firefighter’s disappearance as ‘nebulous and murky.’ Construction equipment, drug angles and arguments all potentially played a part in the hours before Brandy went missing.

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Season 3 Update Breaking News: Dig does not yield discovery of Brandy

Palm Bay Police examine an area they believe may be the final resting place of missing firefighter Brandy Hall, but come up short. With Sid Ladow-like resolve, investigators remain vigilant in their pursuit of the answer to the question "Where is Brandy Hall?"

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Season 3 Update Episode 1: The torch is passed and a cold case heats up

After the sudden passing of retired detective Sid LaDow, the case fell to a private investigator whose main focus was filling in the gaps in Brandy Hall’s timeline.

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Season One Update: Parole for Gary?

A hearing to possibly shorten Gary's prison sentence turns into a nightmare that no one expected.

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Season 4: The LIVE event

If you missed our March 6th Live event at Surfside Playhouse in Cocoa Beach, we've got the audio here for you. Look for Season 5 in late 2019.

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Season 4 Episode 11: A final plea

Can a hand-written question mark on a state report and two untested hairs from the crime scene hold the key to Jeff Abramowski’s freedom? FLORIDA TODAY's John A. Torres explores a case of murder, mayhem and whether the real murderer is serving a life sentence for the 2002 death.

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Season 4 Episode 10: A case for innocence

In the first of a two-part episode, John begins to outline the case for Jeff's actual innocence. FLORIDA TODAY's John A. Torres explores a case of murder, mayhem and whether the real murderer is serving a life sentence for the 2002 death.

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Season 4 Episode 9: Impact

New audio in the case against Jeff surfaces and we finally hear from the family of murder victim Dick Crandall. FLORIDA TODAY's John A. Torres explores a case of murder, mayhem and whether the real murderer is serving a life sentence for the 2002 death.

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Season 4 Episode 8A: The unexpected audio

During the course of our storytelling process, new audio from the Abramowski case has just fallen into John Torres' lap. We apologize for the delay, but Episode 9 will arrive on all your favorite podcast platforms on Tuesday.

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Season 4 Episode 8: Why Jeff?

What was it that made Jeff Abramowski the primary focus of the investigation? What changed to make investigators believe he was their man? FLORIDA TODAY's John A. Torres explores a case of murder, mayhem and whether the real murderer is serving a life sentence for the 2002 death.

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Season 4 Episode 7: Hope & Lies

Jeff Abramowski is surprised to learn a private attorney will take his case for free just before his second trial. But lying witnesses on the stand doom Jeff’s fate. FLORIDA TODAY's John A. Torres explores a case of murder, mayhem and whether the real murderer is serving a life sentence for the 2002 death.

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Season 4 Episode 6: Ghouls

Judy and Rita are arrested after returning to Florida when they break into the dead man’s trailer and take his things. Jeff’s first trial ends in mistrial. FLORIDA TODAY's John A. Torres explores a case of murder, mayhem and whether the real murderer is serving a life sentence for the 2002 death.

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Season 4 Episode 5: Road Trip

The people closest to murder victim Dick Crandall suspiciously leave town around the time of his murder. FLORIDA TODAY's John A. Torres explores a case of murder, mayhem and whether the real murderer is serving a life sentence for the 2002 death.

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Season 4 Episode 4: Mother's Day

The annual celebration of motherhood takes on a new light when a brawl breaks out between murder victim Dick Crandall and his girlfriend’s son. FLORIDA TODAY's John A. Torres explores a case of murder, mayhem and whether the real murderer is serving a life sentence for the 2002 death.

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Season 4 Episode 3: DNA

A trace amount of DNA is what ultimately convicts Jeff Abramowski of murder. Do we really understand DNA? FLORIDA TODAY's John A. Torres explores a case of murder, mayhem and whether the real murderer is serving a life sentence for the 2002 death.

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Season 4 Episode 2: The accident

A near fatal accident changes the life of Jeff Abramowski forever as he is introduced to the painkiller Oxycontin. FLORIDA TODAY's John A. Torres explores a case of murder, mayhem and whether the real murderer is serving a life sentence for the 2002 death.

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Season 4 Episode 1: Who killed Dick?

A 78-year-old man is found in his Melbourne trailer bludgeoned to death. Who could have wanted Dick dead? FLORIDA TODAY's John A. Torres explores a case of murder, mayhem and whether the real murderer is serving a life sentence for the 2002 death.

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Coming January 2019: Season 4 Where Justice Lies

Are you ready? Murder on the Space Coast Season 4 explores a brutal Melbourne, Florida, homicide and what happens when "friends" become business partners in the prescription pill black market.