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New episodes coming May 6! In April 1997, a frantic 911 call leads police to a brutal massacre in Miramar, Florida. Two young sisters, their mother, and grandmother are found murdered in their home, with a cryptic message about drug money scrawled nearby. Initially seen as a violent home invasion, the case takes a darker turn as investigators uncover a personal motive and a prime suspect. Felonious Florida investigates the Altidor Massacre to find out how a brutal killer has evaded justice for nearly three decades. Binge all episodes of Season 5 of Felonious Florida exclusively and ad-free, beginning May 6 on Wondery+. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nothing could prepare police officers for the scene at the Altidor home on Crescent Drive. Just inside, they find a tiny baby, bloody and cold, in a bassinet. A few steps farther in, the grim reality unfolds: three more family members — one just a toddler — brutally murdered. The horrifying crime shocks the community and sparks a massive manhunt for the killer behind this quadruple murder. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS You can view photos and videos from the case file and archives online by visiting FeloniousFlorida.com and finding photo links for each episode. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media for additional information and updates on the Altidor case and previous case Felonious Florida has told. Facebook | X | Instagram | Bluesky

From a rural mountain village in Haiti to the sun-soaked streets of South Florida, Marie Laverne chases the promise of a better life. A chance encounter with a man from her past, George Altidor, leads to marriage and a picture-perfect family. But beneath the surface, something was not right. In the months leading up to her murder, friends and family noticed unsettling changes in Marie — signs of fear, distress, and secrets she never got the chance to share. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS You can view photos and videos from the case file and archives online by visiting FeloniousFlorida.com and finding photo links for each episode. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media for additional information and updates on the Altidor case and previous case Felonious Florida has told. Facebook | X | Instagram | Bluesky

As detectives piece together the events of the Altidor murders, they are struck by the brutality and chilling efficiency of the killer. In a matter of seconds, each victim was eliminated. The few clues left behind seem intentionally designed to mislead investigators into thinking the attack was a home invasion. But detectives aren't so easily fooled and suspect the murders were personal. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS You can view photos and videos from the case file and archives online by visiting FeloniousFlorida.com and finding photo links for each episode. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media for additional information and updates on the Altidor case and previous case Felonious Florida has told. Facebook | X | Instagram | Bluesky  

Small clues at the crime scene could lead to a breakthrough in the case. The autopsies of Marie, Theresia, Samantha, and Sabrina raise serious questions about George Altidor's alibi that he was at work at the time of the murders. As detectives close in, George submits to a lie detector test and the shocking results lead to a major shift in the investigation. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS You can view photos and videos from the case file and archives online by visiting FeloniousFlorida.com and finding photo links for each episode. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media for additional information and updates on the Altidor case and previous case Felonious Florida has told. Facebook | X | Instagram | Bluesky See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A chilling message scrawled on a wall of the Altidor home becomes the key clue in the case — not for what it says, but for its secrets that science may be able to unlock. Disturbing details from George's past begin to surface. Detectives discover a mysterious phone call from inside the Altidor house on the day of the murders that grinds the investigation to a frustrating halt. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS You can view photos and videos from the case file and archives online by visiting FeloniousFlorida.com and finding photo links for each episode. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media for additional information and updates on the Altidor case and previous case Felonious Florida has told. Facebook | X | Instagram | Bluesky

Doubts about George Altidor's alibi can't stop the case from going cold. But when a young detective reopens the investigation, he uncovers a stunning revelation about George's new life. As the grieving family of Theresia, Marie, Samantha, and Sabrina pushes for justice, the question remains: Will the truth ever be uncovered? PHOTOS AND VIDEOS You can view photos and videos from the case file and archives online by visiting FeloniousFlorida.com and finding photo links for each episode. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on social media for additional information and updates on the Altidor case and previous case Felonious Florida has told. Facebook | X | Instagram | Bluesky

In the early morning hours of Sept. 6, 1981, a young flight attendant is jolted out of her sleep and raped by an intruder who hid his face with a pillowcase. But this is just the beginning of a terrifying spree across Miami. A young detective named Dave Simmons takes over the cases and quickly realizes that he's dealing with one of Florida's most prolific serial rapists. Show notes: If you or somebody you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can get confidential support from the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Find them online at RAINN.org. Or call the toll-free number at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). To report tips about the case featured in any of our episodes, contact the FBI's anonymous tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or visit FBI.gov. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the police strain under Miami's deadly cocaine-fueled crime wave, the Pillowcase Rapist is striking with impunity. After a school teacher is raped in her apartment in late 1983, Detective Simmons and his team are stunned to learn that the suspect returned to her apartment a second time — a brazen and unsettling escalation by the rapist. Show notes: If you or somebody you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can get confidential support from the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Find them online at RAINN.org. Or call the toll-free number at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). To report tips about the cases featured in any of our episodes, contact the FBI's anonymous tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or visit FBI.gov. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With public pressure mounting to capture the rapist, Detective Simmons tries a long-shot tactic to catch the suspect in the act. Meanwhile, other important clues surface including a shoe print left in the dirt. Police are starting to get a clearer picture of the elusive rapist. Show notes: If you or somebody you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can get confidential support from the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Find them online at RAINN.org. Or call the toll-free number at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). To report tips about the cases featured in any of our episodes, contact the FBI's anonymous tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or visit FBI.gov. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A rogue killer cop confesses. A flasher draws scrutiny. A man rapes two elderly women. Are any of these potential suspects the Pillowcase Rapist? A new type of blood testing may carry the answer. It's the most significant clue yet in the case.   Show notes: If you or somebody you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can get confidential support from the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Find them online at RAINN.org. Or call the toll-free number at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). To report tips about the cases featured in any of our episodes, contact the FBI's anonymous tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or visit FBI.gov.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After five years and dozens of terrifying attacks, the rapist makes his first big mistake. But publicity comes with a price. When the attacks come to an abrupt stop, Detective Simmons and his investigators are left wondering if the case has gone cold. Show notes: If you or somebody you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can get confidential support from the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Find them online at RAINN.org. Or call the toll-free number at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). To report tips about the cases featured in any of our episodes, contact the FBI's anonymous tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or visit FBI.gov. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An unexpected break comes nearly 40 years after the last known attack of one of South Florida's most wanted fugitives. And it reveals new details about the crime spree that shook South Florida. The identity of the notorious Pillowcase Rapist is finally revealed. Show notes: If you or somebody you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can get confidential support from the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Find them online at RAINN.org. Or call the toll-free number at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). To report tips about the cases featured in any of our episodes, contact the FBI's anonymous tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or visit FBI.gov. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The terror that Florida's Pillowcase Rapist inflicted on his victims is unimaginable. It can take years and, for some, a lifetime to heal from the trauma. In this special episode, advocates and one of the rapist's victims talk about the process of recovery and what it takes just to feel safe again. Plus, updates on the case against the accused rapist. Show notes: If you or somebody you know has been a victim of sexual violence, you can get confidential support from the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Find them online at RAINN.org. Or call the toll-free number at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). To report tips about the cases featured in any of our episodes, contact the FBI's anonymous tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or visit FBI.gov. Listen to Felonious Florida on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/felonious-florida now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An elusive serial rapist is on the prowl in South Florida during the height of Miami's cocaine-fueled crime wave in the early 1980s. He is a cunning, dangerous predator who stalks women, then ambushes them late at night in the safety of their own homes. He becomes known as the Pillowcase Rapist for the way he hides his identity. None of his victims ever sees his face and he leaves behind virtually no clues. For four decades, he evades capture despite one of the most ambitious crime-stopping efforts in South Florida history. Now, an extraordinary stroke of luck may have finally cracked the case. Who was the man beneath the pillowcase? And how did he escape capture for so many years? Season 4 of Felonious Florida, "In the Darkness," is coming March 14 exclusively on Wondery Plus. Find Wondery Plus on Apple Podcasts or in the Wondery app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.