Episode 5 - The Good Cop Cold Blooded podcast

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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.…

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Episode 9 - The Close 39:20

47 weeks ago39:20

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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.…

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Episode 8 - The Chase 37:53

48 weeks ago37:53

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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.…

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Episode 7 - The Ghost 38:15

49 weeks ago38:15

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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.…

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Episode 6 - The Hitman 38:15

50 weeks ago38:15

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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.…

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Episode 5 - The Good Cop 37:25

51 weeks ago37:25

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Episode 4 - The Inmate 37:19

1 year ago37:19

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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.…

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Episode 3 - Danger Road 54:37

1 year ago54:37

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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.…

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Episode 2 - The Apollo 36:58

1 year ago36:58

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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.…

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Episode 1 - Murder Beach 47:53

1 year ago47:53

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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.…

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Introducing: Cold Blooded 2:51

1 year ago2:51