The case takes a surprising turn when Detective Tim Stewart discovers what they may have been shot over; a preacher is found strangled in his home. Walker handed him a flag to mark the spot at the tipsters discretion. The search for Reggie Ledoux leads the detectives to a motorcycle gang called The Iron Crusaders, which Rust worked undercover in the past The first Q&A is with Matt Frazier, a 1998 Jenks grad and a homicide detective for the Tulsa Police Department READ BOOK "Mr The First 48 - Season 17 Episode 28 - Unspeakable 2018-12-01 21:13:16; The First. From the victim's cellphone, they quickly get a lead-- just minutes before he was killed, he received a call from a friend with whom he worked at a local strip club. Matt: Yes, I would say it probably helped it along. A young man is shot and left to die in the bushes; a police detective's main clue in the case is a mysterious white town car. The couple, identified the following day by Rogers County Sheriff Scott Walton, were six months away from their 50th wedding anniversary. You have permission to edit this article. The First 48 is television's premier true-crime series. Personalities shine at A+E Networks EMEA. A homeless man is beaten to death; an elderly woman is stabbed to death in her kitchen. Detective Freddy Ponce and Sergeant Louis Melancon unravel the mystery of a man found shot dead in his car. A teenager is gunned down outside a nightclub when he winds up at the center of a gang feud. In midtown Tulsa, a dozen men witnessed an assault on a police officer. He trained many notable players Matt Holiday, Ubaldo Jimenez, Todd Helton, Larry Walker during his time in the big leagues, and went on to become a personal trainer before joining TPD in 2004. Bill Haisten: 'First 48' cop Ronnie Leatherman finds balance in basketball, filmmaking and FBI task force work. Hes a really good player, and he can run all day. A late night pizza delivery turns deadly; a young man goes out to buy cigarettes and winds up murdered. please select the squad from the list Display: Detectives Ricky Martinez and Fernando Bosch investigate the double homicide of a husband and wife. In Tulsa, a mother-to-be shields a potential killer. When two friends are found executed in a car on a dark dead-end street, the investigators leads detectives to an unlikely suspect. Officer Anthony Wright, Jr. is investigating the death of a man found shot behind an abandoned house. When a man arrested for a domestic dispute claims his boyfriend killed someone seven months earlier and buried the body in the basement, Detectives Jon Lesher and Collin King are launched into one of the strangest cases of their career; a 55-year-old man is stabbed to death. And just when the case is about to hit a dead end, a witness comes forward who may shatter the case wide open. A man is shot to death at an illegal after-hours establishment; a detective makes a shocking discovery while probing the double murder of two young lovers. A children's Peace Bowl football tournament is interrupted by gunfire, leaving a teenager dead. A killer viciously stabs a mother with a butcher knife; a game of dominoes leads to gunfire, claiming the life of a beloved patriarch. A witness comes forward who says she saw a man from the neighborhood running from the scene. After he got warmed up last week, he was good on a bunch of those shots. Standing in a secluded north Tulsa backyard, Sgt. A family is shattered when two teenage brothers are gunned down in their own backyard. He wants to listen to concerns and collaborate on ideas to. Set as Default Template With no leads, witnesses or motive, Lead Detective Rick Duggan and his team must put the pieces of the case together to find their killer; Sergeants Gerhard Wehr and Jerry Wallerich are working one of the most brutal crimes of their careers-- the double murder of a mother and her 10-year-old son brutally stabbed to death. Tulsa Homicide investigates two cases linked by domestic violence. Detectives Jennifer Whitfield and Mike Carroll are called to investigate the murder of 27-year-old cab driver and father-to-be Timothy Royce, apparently robbed and shot to death. Matt: A bit. A young father is murdered in his car and the police suspect his friend has information on the killer's identity; homicide detectives hunt for a shotgun-toting killer. and you will be able to send an email Captain John Cosgrove and his team of homicide detectives must track down a man suspected of beating his best friend to death with a cinder block before he can flee the country; Detectives Greg Lawson and Mike York are hot on the trail of their murder suspect they know only as "Teeth. When a store clerk and father of three young children is shot to death in a robbery by a masked man, Detective David Osorio and his team interview witnesses and find that no one knows the shooter. Airing for 22 seasons and more than 450 episodes, it follows homicide detectives across the country and documents their investigations. While Torrence struggles to find anyone who will identify his suspects, Morrow runs into similar problems trying to locate the last person seen with her victim. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World, Eileta and James Creekpaum listen to Tulsa Police Sgt. Me: Great segue to your arrival home and telling your wife that you were done with the force. A woman is brutally stabbed and left for dead in the street. That's not to say that Leatherman doesn't have personality. Armed with stencils of tattoos the customers received before the robbery, Justice must identify and track down the multiple suspects. Me: Thanks again - now let's get on to the down and dirty on all those police units you worked with! Dave Walker with Micheal Turner during the Mayors Policing and Community Coalition at Tulsa City Hall on Tuesday. Its really satisfying and exciting when it all comes together and an arrest is made. The First 48 doesn't simply show the police work -- it includes Frazier's last day, Ryden taking over the case, and an emotional moment where Frazier finds out that the suspect has finally been arrested. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The brutal murder of a foreign exchange student is caught on video; a shooting at a car wash becomes a family affair. (It is called The First 48 hours because most homicides are solved from clues that are found within the first 48 hours of a homicide unit being called to a murder scene). The Homicide Unit annually touted high solve rates. The 36-year Tulsa police veteran's final day before retirement is Aug. 31. Professionally I will keep plugging along and take my cases as they come, work hard, and hopefully make a difference in this community. In Tulsa, when detectives investigate the murder of a man with a troubled past, they uncover a sinister plot. A man is ambushed in front of his grandmother's house. Director Rallings added, There are no words that can fill the void of his loss.. The cold blooded sickness of himand others mind youblows your mind. A man is found dead in a vacant lot. He breaks away from the fight and runs up on a porch and in a tussle, he's shot in the head; a young man is shot outside a nightclub. After days of searching and only a bloody, abandoned car as evidence, Investigators needs to retrace her final steps to solve the mystery. With no witnesses, Lucas hopes the victim's friends can lead him to the killer; Lead Detective Lynn Shuler and the Major Felony Unit are called to a motel where a woman has been found dead. A man found stabbed to death and dumped in an empty lot turns into a standoff with the house next door; a young father gunned down in a turf war sends cops on the hunt for a killer caught on video. Were they set up or was this just a coincidence? Tips from his family could lead Sergeant Constance Slappey to the killer. I just had enough. Walker said community and spiritual leaders have done well to help foster communication and restraint in trying situations. But most of all, we will support you to develop and grow throughout your time with us. Detective T.C. A mother is stabbed to death and detectives search for her missing son, who might be the only witness; Tulsa detectives look for a link between the murders of pregnant woman and a young man at the same complex. A young mother and her best friend are gunned down in broad daylight, setting off a chain of events that Homicide never could have imagined. series will feature a Q&A with a notable Jenks graduate. Learning is part of the journey at A+E Networks EMEA and youll be offered personal and professional development opportunities throughout your career with us. The Detective Division has a Louisville, Kentucky / Charlotte, North Carolina. One of the stars of A&Es The First 48 crime-investigation reality series, Leatherman joined the Tulsa Police Department in 2000. We anticipate change, identify future opportunities and are excited by the potential that tomorrow brings. Detective Eric Torrence investigates the death of a 24-year-old father of two shot in the street; 36 hours later, Detective Cynthia Morrow is called out to the murder of a 27-year-old man found in an open field. The club's surveillance video reveals three men ambushing the victim. Detective Jody Jacobs is on the hunt for two shooters and needs to determine who fired the first shot. When two young men are shot and killed in a car, Gwinnett County Homicide turns to the survivors to learn the truth about what led to the shooting. Sergeant Terry Max takes on the murder case of a 78-year-old man shot outside his home. Leatherman became involved in the investigation, and his contribution helped the prosecution secure a life-without-parole conviction. Were you dreading the conversation? A running street battle results in the death of a young father; a man is shot in the back when he defends his mothers honor. It appears to be a burglary until Detective Brian Tabor uncovers a more treacherous motive. The victim's past is littered with danger and questionable friends; a home invasion has left one victim dead. With just hours to work with, Morin's team must move fast to land a suspect before the killer slips away; the son of a celebrated neurosurgeon is discovered near dawn, shot to death along the railroad tracks in the Overtown neighborhood. Before Detective Fabio Sanchez can determine if the 911 caller is a witness or a suspect, the case takes a dramatic turn when a second stabbing victim turns up at a local hospital; Detective Joe Renaud and his team are working the shooting murder of a 22-year-old man. An assessment of Leathermans skill set: At 6-foot-1 and now at 170 pounds, he has an above-average ability to handle the ball. A mass shooting on Bourbon Street has the Big Easy on edge; a man killed by a shotgun blast may have been lured into a trap. He is a clever passer who as a kid idolized an all-time great passer: Magic Johnson. After attending Northeastern Oklahoma A&M for two years, he studied criminal justice at Missouri Southern University. Rookie homicide detective Collin King is assigned his first case when an unidentified man is found dead near a railroad track. ), Rekkles leaves. The store's video surveillance system didn't identify the suspects, so Detective Rick Arnold must hit the streets to find any leads in the case; a young man is found murdered in his home. A young father is executed in his home and his family is terrorized by masked gunmen. When a man is found shot and dumped in the road, detectives learn how his struggle to overcome obstacles left him headed for a collision with someone on the edge. Matt Frazier was a star on the court during his time as a Trojan and earned himself a college basketball scholarship. A young father is gunned down by a brutal robbing crew and Detective Tracy Lewis discovers on her first case that she may be chasing the wrong suspect. It's been 4 years now since you made the move from Homicide Detective, and some might say a TV star, to top Sales Executive at Stryker. A killer barricades himself in an apartment; detectives respond when a decomposed body is found and it's learned that the victim was murdered. A woman's body is found lying in an underpass naked; a teenager is found shot inside his apartment complex. Charlotte, North Carolina / Miami, Florida. September 15, 2020 detective matt frazier leaves tulsa pd And 'The First 48' portrays it. Detective Marcel Walker investigates the murder of a 28-year-old man shot to death in his home. He gives her his number and later she calls. I was always selling something in every unit that I worked for. Our culture embraces individuals, in all their daring, passionate, ambitious glory. Detectives soon find out that the deadly shooter and his partner may be kids, too. With no witnesses, King tries to uncover a lead from the victim's friends and family and learns that sometimes a killer may be closer than you think. Two men on their way to visit family meet a hail of bullets. In KCK, when a dead body is discovered on a bridge, catching the killer depends on finding the crime scene. Five potential witnesses tell fragmented stories which Detective Justin Ritter must piece together to reveal the real killer. A wall of silence from a frightened community hampers efforts to solve a brutal murder; a mother of two is shot execution-style in her kitchen in an affluent neighborhood. When a potential spree killer targets the most vulnerable, Detective Max Ryden must stop the murderer before he kills again. The victim's husband, who survived the robbery, only knows the suspects' nicknames. A young father is gunned down after a night of gambling. Detectives Tommy Raley and Michael Yeric must track down their killer before he strikes again. The key to the case could be a surviving third victim, who is clinging to life after being shot multiple times; Detective P.E. A high school football player is gunned down when his friends make a dangerous decision; detectives must separate witnesses from suspects to find out who fired the fatal bullet. Detective Ryan Vaught takes on his most challenging case yet when a young married couple goes missing and one of them is found dead in a river. His poise is something that not many people have, and he was always dependable not just for the homicide unit, but for viewers who could trust that Leatherman brought stability and calm to a volatile subject. In support of their motion to dismiss, defendants argue that Officers Frazier, Bohanon, and Espy are entitled to qualified immunity. Detectives believe the victim's friend holds the key to finding the killers, but he's nowhere to be found; an innocent teen is gunned down with an assault rifle, putting detectives on the hunt for a dangerous killer. He and his wife Nicole have two boys, Bryce (12), and Cooper (10). Matt Frazier pictured with his wife Nicole and sons, Bryce, and Cooper. Detectives respond to an unusual scene, a dead man hunched over a swing set. This page was last edited on 14 April 2023, at 17:43. At a gruesome crime scene, Detective Rick Duggan finds a badly decomposed body. Jones must find who robbed and shot a popular high school basketball coach. Inside an apartment, a victim lays dead from a brutal beating. Without little to go on, Renaud and his team must put the pieces of this puzzle together to track down the killer. Mason needs to find the suspect before he becomes a victim of retaliation. A police detective tracks down a sadistic killer who murdered the brother of a man who stole his truck. A barrage of gunfire kills a man while he is sitting in his car with his two-year-old daughter in the back seat; an elderly man is burned alive in a building fire suspected to be arson. Me: You didn't consider moving to another division? Detective Jerry Williams and his team investigate the murder of a young man shot dead in an abandoned apartment. As the investigation unfolds, Willett and his team are shocked to learn what initiated the double homicide-- a schoolyard fight between two teenaged classmates. A woman goes on the run after the murder of her boyfriend; an Army veteran is gunned down after helping a homeless man. I was focused on looking outside of the force when I came home. Max investigate the murder of a man found shot dead in a backyard. They must find everyone involved before they all disappear. A keyboardist for a local church is gunned down in his home. Dave Walker speaks to the media outside the Super 8 motel near 31st and Memorial in Tulsa, Okla., taken on January 21, 2015 after a missing Inola man was found dead there. Stryker is part of the Manufacturing industry, and located in Michigan, United States. A+E Networks EMEA is an amalgamation of A+E Networks UK, Germany, Italy, Poland, Nordics, Benelux, Spain and Africa. How did it come so fast? A woman is shot and killed at a convenience store, but the surveillance footage indicates that a man was the intended victim and detectives try to find him to save his life; the murder of a man shot in the middle of the day is investigated. As the investigation unfolds, witnesses reveal the brutality of the shooter. Matt: I'm at a football tryout, a "combine" as some call it, for my son who was in grade 6. Detectives Kevin Ruggiero and John Rusinque work the murder of a 42-year-old hard-working janitor brutally stabbed to death in his own apartment. Cepero investigates the murder of a 20-year-old man gunned down in the middle of the street in broad daylight. Ironically last month, as I was thinking about career moves, one of my favorite real life TV shows - The First 48 hours - had an episode that started with Tulsa Homicide Detective Matt Frazier stating that he was thinking of leaving the police force. As Detective T.C. At A+E Networks EMEA, we share stories that matter. The pressure is on as the detectives meticulously backtrack the victim's last steps, trying to nail down a solid lead before their trail runs cold. Detective Ryan Vaught investigates a gruesome and horrific murder: a grandmother and her four-year-old grandson shot in her bedroom, leaving the grandmother dead and the four-year-old struggling to survive. Sowhy did he hire a guy with no sales experience? Two surviving friends point Detective T.C. immediate arrest. It was bad news for fans of A&E's The First 48 when Ronnie Leatherman, one of the show's longest-featured detectives, retired from Tulsa Homicide in 2022 to become a crime analyst for the city of Tulsa, according to an Instagram post by Leatherman's former colleague Lt. Chase Calhoun (courtesy of fan account The1st48). When a young mother and her friend are murdered in front of her children, detectives hope a suspicious vehicle will lead them to the killer. Detective Kristen Downs responds to the murder of a man shot to death while answering his door. And it just hit me: I didn't want to deal with the trash anymore. There's just not the same rewatch value, and that's because there's less interesting people to watch. As they race against the clock to find the killer, they discover that their best witness in the case tragically also has the most at stake; Sergeant Ron Collins and his team must solve the mystery behind a car discovered on the edge of town. case and charges to the District Attorney's Office. Leatherman likes to launch 3-point shots from either wing. Matt: Nope. Taking things home at night in homicide does not make for great dinner conversations. As the case begins to unravel and witnesses give up information, Garcia learns that the victim's commendable behavior may have instigated his death. I immediately reached out to Matt to ask if he would talk about his transition to see if there are lessons learned that can be of insight to anyone thinking of a career switch. We were on a week long trip trekking through the mountains of New Mexico. Did he move numerous times since leaving in 2016? 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