$10k Reward For Info On Murder Of Mother & Child On Turnpike

by News Desk | Jun 13, 2024 · 6:37 pm | Broward County News

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BROWARD COUNTY, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2024) — A reward of up to $10,000 has been offered for any information regarding the tragic double homicide of a mother and her four year old daughter on the Turnpike.

The incident took place on June 7, 2024, around 11;14 p.m., near Mile Marker 49 just south of Hollywood Boulevard. The victims were identified as Beatrice Saintvil and her daughter Janelle Souffrant.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in identifying the individual(s) responsible for this heinous act. Any details that could aid in solving this case are crucial and an increased reward is now being offered to encourage cooperation. On the night of June 7, authorities responded to reports of a shooting at the specified location. Upon arrival, they found both Saintvil and her daughter wounded from gunshot injuries inside a vehicle.

The car was parked in the left breakdown lane. Hollywood Fire Rescue arrived at the scene and took Saintvil to a nearby hospital where she eventually passed away. Unfortunately, her daughter was declared dead at the scene.

At the request of FHP, BSO detectives involved in homicide cases were called to the scene and are currently looking into this tragic shooting incident.

Those conducting the investigation are seeking anyone who may have information about the shooting or know the identity or whereabouts of those involved, to reach out to BSO Homicide Detective Ryan Schnakenberg at 954 321 4247 or provide a tip through the SaferWatch app. If you prefer to stay anonymous, you can contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954 493 TIPS (8477), visit browardcrimestoppers.org online or dial **TIPS (8477) from any cellphone in the United States. Any tip given to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest in this case could receive a reward of up to $10,000.

INVESTIGATORS;
Detective R. Schnakenberg from Homicide CID
Detective I. Kuechler from Homicide CID
Sergeant S. Cottam from Homicide CID
FHP; HPD;HFR

THIS REPORT BY;
Claudinne Caro/Bilingual Public Information Officer
June 12th, 2024 at 6;07 PM

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