The Murder Mind

S1 E2 The Murder Mind: Crime Traveler - He Lived in the Wall

In 1941, retired railroad worker Philip Peters was found beaten to death inside his locked Denver home. There was no forced entry. No missing valuables. No clear suspect. But what investigators discovered months later turned this case into one of the most terrifying homicide stories in American history. The killer had never left. In this episode of The Murder Mind: Crime Traveler, retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez takes you inside the shocking true story of Theodore Edward Coneys — the man secretly living inside the victim's attic while police searched for a murderer. A hidden intruder. A locked-room mystery. And a house that was never truly empty.

S1 E1 The Murder Mind: Cold Case - I Was Shot

Cold Case Episode 1 – Unsolved for 10+ Years A late-night walk in southeast Atlanta turns into a nightmare when three friends are suddenly confronted by a gunman. Within seconds, shots are fired — and one man doesn't survive. In this episode of The Murder Mind: Cold Case, retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez breaks down what really happened that night, using the actual 911 call, witness interviews, and crime scene evidence to reconstruct a case that has remained unsolved for more than a decade. Detectives quickly realized this wasn't just a single, random act of violence. Similar robberies had already taken place that same night — pointing to a possible crew targeting victims in the area. Despite multiple witnesses, surveillance footage, and a detailed suspect description, no one has ever been identified or charged in the murder of 33-year-old Patrick Cotrona. This episode explores: • The real 911 call from the night of the shooting • How a robbery escalated into murder • The pattern of connected crimes across the city • Key evidence recovered at the scene • Why this case went cold Someone knows what happened that night. If you have any information about this case, please contact Crime Stoppers. You can remain anonymous.

S5 E6: Guilty... Twice

Episode 6 of Case #5 – Vanishing Act (Final) After years of investigation, setbacks, and new evidence, Detective Vince Velazquez finally brings the case of Shaquilla Weatherspoon to its conclusion. A key witness comes forward with critical information that exposes a major lie and reshapes the timeline of the night Shaquilla was killed. With mounting evidence and a clear picture of what happened, investigators move forward with an arrest. But the case takes an unexpected turn when a missing trial transcript leads to a retrial — forcing detectives and prosecutors to prove the case all over again. In the final episode of Vanishing Act, retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez breaks down how the investigation ultimately led to justice, and how the truth held up — even years later. This episode explores: • The witness that changed everything • How detectives prove deception • How circumstantial cases lead to convictions • What happens when a conviction is overturned • How justice is secured after years of setbacks The Murder Mind is a true crime series told from the perspective of a retired homicide detective Vince Velazquez, revealing what actually happens behind the scenes of murder investigations. 👉 Listen to the full Vanishing Act case from Episode 1 to see how the investigation unfolded.

S5 E5 Vanishing Act: Phone Records Don't Lie

Episode 5 of Case #5 – Vanishing Act Detective Vince Velazquez closes in on a key suspect in the murder investigation of Shaquilla Weatherspoon as phone records, interviews, and forensic evidence begin to expose critical inconsistencies. When confronted with the evidence, the suspect's story begins to fall apart — forcing Vince to reevaluate what really happened the night Shaquilla disappeared. As the case appears to be running out of leads, an unexpected DNA development suddenly gives the investigation new life and introduces a possible new direction. In Episode 5 of Vanishing Act, retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez explains how investigators: • Detect deception during interviews • Use phone records as evidence • Apply investigative pressure on suspects • Handle cases when they go cold • Follow new DNA leads The Murder Mind is a true crime series told from the perspective of a real homicide detective, revealing what actually happens behind the scenes of murder investigations. Subscribe to follow the investigation as the case unfolds.

S5 E4 Vanishing Act: 3 Suspects, 1 Killer

Detective Vince Velazquez continues the investigation into the murder of Shaquilla Weatherspoon as new interviews, alibis, and phone records begin to reshape the case. As multiple suspects are questioned, Vince must determine who is telling the truth — and who may be hiding something. With several romantic relationships, jealousy, and secrets emerging, the case becomes more complex than anyone expected. In Episode 4 of Vanishing Act, retired Atlanta homicide detective Vince Velazquez explains how detectives evaluate suspects, verify alibis, and use investigative strategy to move closer to the truth. The Murder Mind is a true crime series told by a real homicide detective, revealing what actually happens behind the scenes of murder investigations. Subscribe for new episodes.