Detective Donna Velasquez
Pembroke Pines police detective who reopened the cold case in 2003 and led the investigation that identified remains and produced arrests and convictions in the David Jackson homicide.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 45min
A Son's Pursuit of Justice
Detective Donna Velasquez, a dedicated police detective from Pembroke Pines, shares her gripping journey to solve the 1988 cold case of David Jackson. She reveals how a chance encounter with Jackson’s son and online research uncovered a deadly family secret. Velasquez discusses red flags during interviews, the suspicious circumstances surrounding David's disappearance, and how DNA testing confirmed the remains. The shocking confessions and ultimate plea deal for his ex-wife highlight the complex nature of justice and family betrayal.
