1 00:00:07,640 --> 00:00:10,275 [atmospheric music] 2 00:00:10,344 --> 00:00:12,544 - In the early '90s, lamar jeffcoat built 3 00:00:12,546 --> 00:00:15,380 Quite a empire of adult entertainment establishments. 4 00:00:15,382 --> 00:00:17,482 [upbeat percussive music] 5 00:00:17,551 --> 00:00:20,752 - Goldrush was definitely the best club. 6 00:00:20,821 --> 00:00:23,889 There'd be fifty girls in there, dancing. 7 00:00:23,957 --> 00:00:24,990 - It was a fun place to go. 8 00:00:25,058 --> 00:00:26,358 It was safe to go. 9 00:00:26,426 --> 00:00:28,693 Lamar was a pioneer. 10 00:00:28,762 --> 00:00:30,029 Naturally, people saw the amount 11 00:00:30,097 --> 00:00:31,863 Of money being made. 12 00:00:31,865 --> 00:00:32,897 [dramatic musical sting] 13 00:00:32,967 --> 00:00:34,599 And they were gonna take it, 14 00:00:34,668 --> 00:00:36,435 One way or another. 15 00:00:36,503 --> 00:00:38,003 [indistinct radio chatter] 16 00:00:38,071 --> 00:00:39,905 [dramatic music] 17 00:00:39,973 --> 00:00:43,876 - We had robberies all over the city of atlanta. 18 00:00:43,944 --> 00:00:46,111 - Robberies that have to do with cash industry, 19 00:00:46,179 --> 00:00:47,679 You think organized crime. 20 00:00:47,748 --> 00:00:48,580 [gunshot] 21 00:00:48,649 --> 00:00:49,982 - And the next thing I know, they said, 22 00:00:50,050 --> 00:00:51,482 "lamar got killed last night." 23 00:00:51,484 --> 00:00:53,418 It was crazy. - We all felt 24 00:00:53,487 --> 00:00:54,819 There had to be a connection between the two events, 25 00:00:54,889 --> 00:00:57,756 The robbery the year before and the homicide. 26 00:00:57,758 --> 00:00:59,925 - Who are our suspects? 27 00:00:59,993 --> 00:01:03,929 She identified both of them as police officers. 28 00:01:03,931 --> 00:01:04,897 - People were killed, 29 00:01:04,965 --> 00:01:06,731 Careers were destroyed, 30 00:01:06,800 --> 00:01:08,833 Families were destroyed. 31 00:01:08,903 --> 00:01:11,103 This is what happens when officers do the wrong thing 32 00:01:11,171 --> 00:01:13,538 For the wrong reasons. 33 00:01:13,607 --> 00:01:20,112 ♪ ♪ 34 00:01:24,117 --> 00:01:27,152 [sirens wailing] 35 00:01:31,625 --> 00:01:34,726 [upbeat percussive music] 36 00:01:34,728 --> 00:01:35,861 ♪ ♪ 37 00:01:35,929 --> 00:01:39,698 - In the early '90s, the city of atlanta is emerging 38 00:01:39,766 --> 00:01:42,601 As a place for the world to keep its eye on. 39 00:01:42,669 --> 00:01:46,238 - In 1994, atlanta was still a bustling city. 40 00:01:46,306 --> 00:01:49,641 We were trying to figure out how to come into our own 41 00:01:49,643 --> 00:01:53,278 As the international city we wanted to be. 42 00:01:54,949 --> 00:01:57,949 - A lot of the young industry 43 00:01:58,018 --> 00:01:59,051 From all over the united states, 44 00:01:59,119 --> 00:02:01,720 Atlanta was one of the state hubs, 45 00:02:01,788 --> 00:02:05,624 Which was growing very quickly at that time. 46 00:02:05,692 --> 00:02:08,860 You have money coming in, businesses move in, 47 00:02:08,929 --> 00:02:14,066 And there's opportunity for owners of businesses. 48 00:02:14,134 --> 00:02:16,000 ♪ ♪ 49 00:02:16,002 --> 00:02:18,270 - The community's entrepreneurial spirit 50 00:02:18,338 --> 00:02:20,672 Helps nourish trending businesses, 51 00:02:20,741 --> 00:02:24,309 And one thriving industry is quickly helping hotlanta 52 00:02:24,378 --> 00:02:26,745 Earn its salacious nickname: 53 00:02:26,747 --> 00:02:27,679 Strip clubs. 54 00:02:27,748 --> 00:02:31,416 - Atlanta back then was the mecca, party capital 55 00:02:31,418 --> 00:02:32,684 Of the country. 56 00:02:32,686 --> 00:02:35,621 The big fad was "let's go to the strip club," 57 00:02:35,689 --> 00:02:39,091 From the top athletes to the top actors. 58 00:02:42,495 --> 00:02:44,763 You had all the up-and-coming rappers, 59 00:02:44,831 --> 00:02:47,299 You know, and everybody wanted to be in a strip club, 60 00:02:47,367 --> 00:02:51,336 Filming a video and throwing cash out there. 61 00:02:51,405 --> 00:02:53,272 - There were three or four different strip clubs 62 00:02:53,340 --> 00:02:57,776 On stewart avenue, and goldrush was at the top. 63 00:02:57,844 --> 00:03:00,879 - The goldrush was definitely the biggest, best club 64 00:03:00,947 --> 00:03:02,181 On the south side of town. 65 00:03:02,249 --> 00:03:03,815 It's two exits down 66 00:03:03,884 --> 00:03:06,218 From the busiest airport in the world, 67 00:03:06,286 --> 00:03:10,255 And the place stayed packed. 68 00:03:10,323 --> 00:03:13,959 - But on February 10, 1993, 69 00:03:14,027 --> 00:03:16,195 An unthinkable crime strikes 70 00:03:16,263 --> 00:03:20,665 One of the town's most popular and most provocative clubs. 71 00:03:20,734 --> 00:03:22,233 - The clayton county police department received 72 00:03:22,303 --> 00:03:26,137 Several 911 calls about shots being fired 73 00:03:26,139 --> 00:03:29,340 In a residential area within the city of morrow. 74 00:03:29,410 --> 00:03:31,476 Morrow's a bedroom community, 75 00:03:31,545 --> 00:03:33,044 But a really nice, nice community. 76 00:03:33,046 --> 00:03:35,614 Morrow's a small city in clayton county. 77 00:03:35,682 --> 00:03:37,982 The houses tend to be close together, smaller homes, 78 00:03:38,052 --> 00:03:41,753 But this was one of the larger homes in the community. 79 00:03:41,755 --> 00:03:44,056 [siren wails] 80 00:03:44,124 --> 00:03:45,624 - When the call went out, 81 00:03:45,692 --> 00:03:48,193 My partner and I was working in that area. 82 00:03:48,195 --> 00:03:50,228 The dispatcher advised that there was shots 83 00:03:50,297 --> 00:03:53,498 In the area, burglar alarm goin' off. 84 00:03:53,566 --> 00:03:57,635 Upon our arrival, my partner and I walk up on foot 85 00:03:57,704 --> 00:04:00,505 Instead of pulling directly up to the house. 86 00:04:00,507 --> 00:04:02,641 And as we come down the driveway, 87 00:04:02,709 --> 00:04:05,110 You could see the gun smoke in the air 88 00:04:05,178 --> 00:04:08,180 Coming out of the garage area. 89 00:04:08,248 --> 00:04:10,082 And then in the driveway there was blood, 90 00:04:10,150 --> 00:04:13,552 Like a smearing of blood. 91 00:04:13,620 --> 00:04:17,055 - They could still smell the gunpowder in the air, 92 00:04:17,123 --> 00:04:20,458 And they noticed that the blood was still wet, 93 00:04:20,527 --> 00:04:23,528 So they knew it was very, very recent, 94 00:04:23,530 --> 00:04:25,364 So they could tell that this had just happened, 95 00:04:25,432 --> 00:04:27,199 Whatever it was. 96 00:04:27,267 --> 00:04:28,466 - It's one of those calls 97 00:04:28,535 --> 00:04:30,268 That you already know that shots are fired, 98 00:04:30,337 --> 00:04:31,803 So you already have your weapon drawn, 99 00:04:31,872 --> 00:04:35,173 And you're expecting the unexpected. 100 00:04:35,242 --> 00:04:39,577 And then, when you see the gun smoke and the blood 101 00:04:39,646 --> 00:04:42,347 That is already in the driveway, 102 00:04:42,416 --> 00:04:45,350 Now your senses are super heightened. 103 00:04:45,418 --> 00:04:48,853 Your adrenaline is already pumping. 104 00:04:48,922 --> 00:04:51,856 - Then they found the door that led into the garage, 105 00:04:51,858 --> 00:04:54,626 One of the panels kicked out. 106 00:04:54,694 --> 00:04:57,195 - At that point, they investigated further, 107 00:04:57,263 --> 00:05:00,031 Were able to shine lights into the garage, 108 00:05:00,100 --> 00:05:02,100 And saw a car in there 109 00:05:02,168 --> 00:05:05,770 With what appeared to be blood pooled up 110 00:05:05,772 --> 00:05:09,507 On the concrete floor next to the car. 111 00:05:09,576 --> 00:05:11,209 - Police enter the garage 112 00:05:11,278 --> 00:05:13,745 And slowly approach a parked cadillac, 113 00:05:13,814 --> 00:05:17,316 Where they see someone inside. 114 00:05:17,384 --> 00:05:20,052 - There was a white male, a single white male. 115 00:05:20,120 --> 00:05:23,388 He had numerous gunshot wounds in his back 116 00:05:23,456 --> 00:05:24,989 And in the torso area. 117 00:05:25,058 --> 00:05:27,259 He was not responsive. 118 00:05:27,327 --> 00:05:29,661 - They confirmed no pulse, 119 00:05:29,729 --> 00:05:31,963 And at that point, they entered the home, 120 00:05:32,032 --> 00:05:34,165 Looking for other victims. 121 00:05:34,234 --> 00:05:37,001 Officers confirmed that he was the only victim 122 00:05:37,003 --> 00:05:38,202 In the home. 123 00:05:38,272 --> 00:05:41,940 - He was shot as he was sitting in the driver's seat. 124 00:05:42,008 --> 00:05:45,277 The window of his vehicle was partially up. 125 00:05:45,345 --> 00:05:47,912 He had never gotten out of his vehicle. 126 00:05:47,981 --> 00:05:50,582 - He had a glock pistol in his hand. 127 00:05:50,650 --> 00:05:53,418 - And he was turned around in the vehicle 128 00:05:53,486 --> 00:05:56,154 As if he was shooting at someone from behind him, 129 00:05:56,222 --> 00:05:59,257 So it gave that appearance that there was an ambush 130 00:05:59,325 --> 00:06:00,558 That took place. 131 00:06:00,627 --> 00:06:02,927 [dark music] 132 00:06:02,929 --> 00:06:03,995 [indistinct radio chatter] 133 00:06:04,064 --> 00:06:06,131 - Once the medical examiner responded 134 00:06:06,199 --> 00:06:10,268 To the scene and he authorized the release of the body, 135 00:06:10,337 --> 00:06:13,104 We were able to check for id 136 00:06:13,173 --> 00:06:15,473 And confirmed, based on his wallet, 137 00:06:15,542 --> 00:06:18,310 That it was lamar jeffcoat. 138 00:06:18,378 --> 00:06:22,714 It was his home, and the car was registered to him. 139 00:06:22,782 --> 00:06:25,750 - 50-year-old lamar jeffcoat is the owner 140 00:06:25,819 --> 00:06:30,455 Of the renowned atlanta strip club goldrush showbar. 141 00:06:32,192 --> 00:06:35,293 And now investigators are trying to piece together 142 00:06:35,362 --> 00:06:37,996 What happened to the popular club owner. 143 00:06:38,064 --> 00:06:40,999 - They were able to lift prints throughout the garage. 144 00:06:41,067 --> 00:06:43,267 However, they were not able to find prints 145 00:06:43,269 --> 00:06:45,970 That belonged to anyone except for lamar jeffcoat 146 00:06:46,039 --> 00:06:49,140 And his family, everyone that had legal right 147 00:06:49,209 --> 00:06:50,608 To be inside of that home. 148 00:06:50,677 --> 00:06:52,544 At this point, dna was not something 149 00:06:52,612 --> 00:06:54,145 We were even considering. 150 00:06:54,214 --> 00:06:57,882 - As the team searches for ballistics evidence, 151 00:06:57,951 --> 00:07:01,319 Investigators discover a critical clue. 152 00:07:01,387 --> 00:07:02,754 - We called in the gbi 153 00:07:02,823 --> 00:07:04,022 To collect the shell casings 154 00:07:04,090 --> 00:07:05,723 In order to do ballistics. 155 00:07:05,792 --> 00:07:07,159 - There were multiple shell casings 156 00:07:07,227 --> 00:07:10,429 Inside of the vehicle and outside of the vehicle, 157 00:07:10,497 --> 00:07:12,664 Which indicated more than one shooter. 158 00:07:12,732 --> 00:07:15,700 - The casings inside the car matched 159 00:07:15,769 --> 00:07:17,835 Lamar's 9-millimeter glock, 160 00:07:17,904 --> 00:07:20,638 And the casings outside the vehicle all came 161 00:07:20,707 --> 00:07:24,843 From a different kind of 9-millimeter pistol. 162 00:07:24,911 --> 00:07:28,112 It appears as if this ambush turned into a shootout 163 00:07:28,181 --> 00:07:30,849 Between lamar and his attacker. 164 00:07:30,917 --> 00:07:32,984 - It was clear that one person had walked up 165 00:07:33,053 --> 00:07:35,520 To the driver's side of mr. Jeffcoat's car, 166 00:07:35,589 --> 00:07:36,888 And someone else had been standing 167 00:07:36,957 --> 00:07:40,391 At the right rear corner of mr. Jeffcoat's vehicle, 168 00:07:40,393 --> 00:07:42,760 And that a number of rounds had been fired 169 00:07:42,829 --> 00:07:46,130 Into the vehicle from that position. 170 00:07:46,132 --> 00:07:48,733 - When police examined the blood at the scene, 171 00:07:48,802 --> 00:07:51,669 They realized lamar was not the only person 172 00:07:51,738 --> 00:07:53,237 Who'd been shot. 173 00:07:53,306 --> 00:07:55,674 - We were able to tell that the blood pool outside 174 00:07:55,742 --> 00:07:58,042 Of the car was not lamar jeffcoat's. 175 00:07:58,111 --> 00:08:01,379 He was shot numerous times through the back seat 176 00:08:01,448 --> 00:08:02,514 Of his car. 177 00:08:02,582 --> 00:08:04,549 There was lots of blood there, no doubt, 178 00:08:04,617 --> 00:08:05,884 But that was not the blood 179 00:08:05,952 --> 00:08:07,185 That was strewn through the garage. 180 00:08:07,254 --> 00:08:09,353 This was cranial blood, 181 00:08:09,355 --> 00:08:11,822 Thicker than normal blood. 182 00:08:11,892 --> 00:08:14,258 It looked like it was from a head wound. 183 00:08:14,260 --> 00:08:17,728 - There was a significant loss of blood, 184 00:08:17,730 --> 00:08:21,199 And the trail of blood was prominent. 185 00:08:21,267 --> 00:08:24,436 Whoever had been shot and so grievously injured, 186 00:08:24,504 --> 00:08:25,970 As this blood suggested, 187 00:08:25,972 --> 00:08:28,206 Had been able to get away from the scene, 188 00:08:28,274 --> 00:08:30,542 So that led us to believe there were at least two people 189 00:08:30,610 --> 00:08:32,643 That came into that garage. 190 00:08:32,645 --> 00:08:34,045 - Investigators now believe 191 00:08:34,114 --> 00:08:36,381 They are looking for two killers. 192 00:08:36,449 --> 00:08:39,784 But did they both survive? 193 00:08:39,853 --> 00:08:41,753 - Based on the amount of blood and the fact 194 00:08:41,821 --> 00:08:44,222 That it looked like it was from a head wound, 195 00:08:44,291 --> 00:08:47,859 We believed that that person was probably dead. 196 00:08:47,928 --> 00:08:51,029 - Csi gathers the blood for analysis 197 00:08:51,097 --> 00:08:53,164 While detectives follow the killers' trail 198 00:08:53,233 --> 00:08:55,900 To find them and determine their fate. 199 00:08:55,902 --> 00:08:58,836 - There was a wooded lot as you faced the house, 200 00:08:58,905 --> 00:09:00,304 Just to the right. 201 00:09:00,306 --> 00:09:03,074 It was completely dark. 202 00:09:03,143 --> 00:09:04,408 It was not a lighted street. 203 00:09:04,478 --> 00:09:06,511 It was not a lighted area. 204 00:09:06,579 --> 00:09:08,913 They went into the wooded area, 205 00:09:08,915 --> 00:09:12,316 Looking for whoever was at the end of this blood trail. 206 00:09:12,386 --> 00:09:14,052 [tense music] 207 00:09:14,120 --> 00:09:16,254 - Other units was arriving to the home, 208 00:09:16,322 --> 00:09:18,156 So my partner and I began 209 00:09:18,224 --> 00:09:21,326 To immediately follow the blood trail 210 00:09:21,394 --> 00:09:24,396 And the location of the blood coming out from the leaves 211 00:09:24,464 --> 00:09:25,964 That was on the ground. 212 00:09:26,032 --> 00:09:29,800 We were utilizing our flashlights intermittently, 213 00:09:29,870 --> 00:09:32,170 Not to give away your location. 214 00:09:32,238 --> 00:09:33,971 It got darker and darker 215 00:09:34,041 --> 00:09:36,407 As you proceeded through to the woodline. 216 00:09:36,409 --> 00:09:39,844 Somebody could be laying in wait and waiting on you. 217 00:09:39,913 --> 00:09:42,847 You are very conscious about being ambushed 218 00:09:42,916 --> 00:09:45,917 Because you don't know what you've just walked into. 219 00:09:45,985 --> 00:09:47,419 - The sheriff's department fugitive unit, 220 00:09:47,487 --> 00:09:48,653 That's what they did. 221 00:09:48,721 --> 00:09:51,222 Their job was to search for people. 222 00:09:51,291 --> 00:09:53,725 They have a different mentality. 223 00:09:53,793 --> 00:09:58,729 They're fearless when it comes to going looking for someone. 224 00:09:58,799 --> 00:10:00,865 - I was expecting to find a body 225 00:10:00,933 --> 00:10:03,968 Laying into the woodline, but we kind of spread out 226 00:10:03,970 --> 00:10:05,603 And was following the blood trail. 227 00:10:05,672 --> 00:10:07,739 We lost the trail. 228 00:10:07,807 --> 00:10:09,708 But in the distance, 229 00:10:09,776 --> 00:10:13,811 We could hear a car start screeching its tires. 230 00:10:13,880 --> 00:10:16,147 But that was up the embankment. 231 00:10:16,149 --> 00:10:17,916 - Officers immediately sprint 232 00:10:17,984 --> 00:10:19,651 Towards the suspicious vehicle. 233 00:10:19,719 --> 00:10:22,086 - So now we're in a different mode. 234 00:10:22,155 --> 00:10:24,990 You can't run away from this. 235 00:10:25,058 --> 00:10:27,525 I'm not stopping until I got you in handcuffs. 236 00:10:27,593 --> 00:10:29,828 [suspenseful music] 237 00:10:29,896 --> 00:10:32,897 ♪ ♪ 238 00:10:32,965 --> 00:10:34,866 - Lamar believed he was a target 239 00:10:34,934 --> 00:10:38,203 And had become paranoid. 240 00:10:38,271 --> 00:10:39,537 - He was kidnapped, 241 00:10:39,606 --> 00:10:41,472 Held at gunpoint at his home. 242 00:10:41,541 --> 00:10:43,274 - He didn't want really people knowing about it, 243 00:10:43,343 --> 00:10:44,776 'cause it's embarrassing. 244 00:10:44,844 --> 00:10:47,178 He wished he could get vengeance on it. 245 00:10:47,247 --> 00:10:53,551 ♪ ♪ 246 00:10:56,956 --> 00:10:58,857 [tense music] 247 00:10:58,859 --> 00:11:01,760 - Atlanta strip club owner lamar jeffcoat was found 248 00:11:01,828 --> 00:11:04,028 Shot dead in his garage, 249 00:11:04,097 --> 00:11:06,164 And investigators have discovered 250 00:11:06,232 --> 00:11:10,134 A trail of blood they believe belongs to one of the killers. 251 00:11:10,203 --> 00:11:13,371 As they follow the trail through the nearby woods, 252 00:11:13,440 --> 00:11:17,508 They hear what sounds like a vehicle speeding away. 253 00:11:17,510 --> 00:11:19,844 - And I was trying to make it up the embankment 254 00:11:19,846 --> 00:11:21,045 Through the woodline, 255 00:11:21,114 --> 00:11:25,583 But that vehicle was leaving the scene. 256 00:11:25,652 --> 00:11:26,817 - It was unfortunate, but they were able 257 00:11:26,887 --> 00:11:28,286 To make a getaway. 258 00:11:28,354 --> 00:11:30,321 - Although we heard the car screeching off, 259 00:11:30,390 --> 00:11:34,458 We still continued to look in the woodland. 260 00:11:34,527 --> 00:11:36,494 We put it out on the radio, "be advised there's 261 00:11:36,563 --> 00:11:39,497 "an unidentified vehicle fleeing the immediate area 262 00:11:39,566 --> 00:11:41,633 Of this location." 263 00:11:41,701 --> 00:11:43,501 Then my partner and I, we began 264 00:11:43,569 --> 00:11:45,770 To start circling the neighborhood 265 00:11:45,839 --> 00:11:48,239 And looking for anything unusual. 266 00:11:48,308 --> 00:11:50,741 - While officers frantically searched 267 00:11:50,811 --> 00:11:52,410 For the getaway vehicle, 268 00:11:52,478 --> 00:11:54,778 Detectives question lamar's neighbors 269 00:11:54,780 --> 00:11:56,948 Who called 911. 270 00:11:57,016 --> 00:11:59,317 - The callers reported hearing multiple gunshots 271 00:11:59,385 --> 00:12:02,753 And then a gap and then more gunshots. 272 00:12:02,823 --> 00:12:05,456 - Two different neighbors were talked to. 273 00:12:05,525 --> 00:12:10,094 One of them actually said that he heard the gunshots. 274 00:12:10,163 --> 00:12:12,663 He came outside to see what was going on. 275 00:12:12,732 --> 00:12:17,068 He heard what sounded like people in the woods adjacent 276 00:12:17,136 --> 00:12:19,437 To lamar jeffcoat's home. 277 00:12:19,505 --> 00:12:22,173 They was a wooded lot as you faced the house, 278 00:12:22,242 --> 00:12:22,940 Just to the right. 279 00:12:23,009 --> 00:12:26,077 He saw a car come up. 280 00:12:26,146 --> 00:12:29,213 The people in the woods hollered at the car. 281 00:12:29,282 --> 00:12:32,083 There were two people that exited the woods, 282 00:12:32,152 --> 00:12:35,453 Got into the car, and then the car sped away. 283 00:12:35,521 --> 00:12:36,888 - The neighbors did not see the vehicle, 284 00:12:36,956 --> 00:12:38,056 Could not describe it. 285 00:12:38,124 --> 00:12:39,857 We knew from that that we had probably 286 00:12:39,926 --> 00:12:43,227 At least three people involved and maybe more. 287 00:12:43,296 --> 00:12:45,764 We had no idea who else may have been in a vehicle. 288 00:12:45,832 --> 00:12:48,767 [ominous music] 289 00:12:48,835 --> 00:12:50,167 ♪ ♪ 290 00:12:50,237 --> 00:12:51,836 - With no clear description 291 00:12:51,905 --> 00:12:54,105 Of the vehicle or the suspects, 292 00:12:54,174 --> 00:12:57,575 The team decides to focus on a compelling clue: 293 00:12:57,643 --> 00:13:00,444 The assailant's gunshot wound. 294 00:13:00,513 --> 00:13:02,480 - I didn't think there was any way he could have survived 295 00:13:02,548 --> 00:13:03,481 Based on the amount of blood, 296 00:13:03,550 --> 00:13:05,182 So we were waiting on the body 297 00:13:05,251 --> 00:13:07,751 To either turn up, be discovered, 298 00:13:07,753 --> 00:13:10,054 Be dumped somewhere. 299 00:13:10,122 --> 00:13:12,290 - They looked around area hospitals or area morgues 300 00:13:12,358 --> 00:13:16,427 Or area emergency rooms to see if somebody had presented 301 00:13:16,496 --> 00:13:18,262 With that kind of wound 302 00:13:18,264 --> 00:13:21,532 That would have required emergency care. 303 00:13:21,601 --> 00:13:24,869 - There was one gentleman who had gone to a hospital. 304 00:13:24,937 --> 00:13:26,504 Obviously, you hope that's a lead 305 00:13:26,573 --> 00:13:28,873 That might pan out very quickly for you. 306 00:13:28,941 --> 00:13:30,874 But in this case it did not. 307 00:13:30,876 --> 00:13:32,777 This was unrelated to our case. 308 00:13:32,845 --> 00:13:35,212 Beyond that, we had no reports 309 00:13:35,281 --> 00:13:37,014 Of anyone going to a local hospital 310 00:13:37,083 --> 00:13:38,649 To be treated for a gunshot wound. 311 00:13:38,651 --> 00:13:41,485 [tense music] 312 00:13:41,554 --> 00:13:44,088 ♪ ♪ 313 00:13:44,157 --> 00:13:46,457 - Two hours into the investigation, 314 00:13:46,459 --> 00:13:49,560 Lamar's wife and son arrive on scene, 315 00:13:49,629 --> 00:13:51,095 Desperate for answers. 316 00:13:51,097 --> 00:13:54,031 - Dispatch has a computer, 317 00:13:54,100 --> 00:13:56,667 And so they're able to pull up all the information 318 00:13:56,669 --> 00:13:58,369 About who lives there. 319 00:13:58,371 --> 00:14:01,805 And so, when they were contacted from dispatch, 320 00:14:01,875 --> 00:14:04,776 Mrs. Jeffcoat and her son, dean, 321 00:14:04,844 --> 00:14:06,711 They responded to the scene. 322 00:14:06,779 --> 00:14:13,351 Lamar's wife had been babysitting her grandchildren. 323 00:14:13,419 --> 00:14:15,453 We have to make death notification, 324 00:14:15,521 --> 00:14:20,424 Trying as best you can to comfort the family, 325 00:14:20,426 --> 00:14:23,394 Because there's nothing worse than being notified 326 00:14:23,463 --> 00:14:26,163 That your close family member has just passed, 327 00:14:26,232 --> 00:14:28,732 Especially in this type of situation. 328 00:14:28,734 --> 00:14:31,535 At the same time, we have to gather information 329 00:14:31,537 --> 00:14:33,204 From them. 330 00:14:33,272 --> 00:14:35,373 - Detectives asked the jeffcoat family 331 00:14:35,441 --> 00:14:38,676 To give them more information about the deceased husband 332 00:14:38,744 --> 00:14:40,244 And father. 333 00:14:40,313 --> 00:14:42,413 - He was married to his childhood sweetheart 334 00:14:42,482 --> 00:14:45,216 For a number of years, had a family, 335 00:14:45,285 --> 00:14:47,351 And had tried a number of businesses, 336 00:14:47,353 --> 00:14:50,754 And had some success, some failure. 337 00:14:50,756 --> 00:14:52,923 - Lamar jeffcoat did not start out 338 00:14:52,993 --> 00:14:54,792 In the adult entertainment industry. 339 00:14:54,860 --> 00:14:57,728 He started out in seafood distribution. 340 00:14:57,730 --> 00:15:00,331 Partway through his career, someone had actually suggested 341 00:15:00,400 --> 00:15:03,234 To him that he purchase the goldrush, 342 00:15:03,303 --> 00:15:04,935 And it was already an established business 343 00:15:05,005 --> 00:15:07,171 When he bought it. 344 00:15:07,240 --> 00:15:09,140 [rhythmic percussive music] 345 00:15:09,208 --> 00:15:11,309 - For somebody, you know, that really didn't have 346 00:15:11,377 --> 00:15:14,278 The background, lamar was very innovative. 347 00:15:14,347 --> 00:15:18,216 Lamar was a pioneer in bringing in centerfolds 348 00:15:18,284 --> 00:15:21,685 And developing within circuits bookings, 349 00:15:21,755 --> 00:15:23,521 What we refer to as "features." 350 00:15:23,589 --> 00:15:26,257 Goldrush had the reputation of being one 351 00:15:26,326 --> 00:15:28,392 Of the higher-class establishments. 352 00:15:28,461 --> 00:15:33,531 It attracted more money, a more elite clientele. 353 00:15:33,599 --> 00:15:37,268 Goldrush was one of the places that they wanted to see. 354 00:15:37,336 --> 00:15:39,170 - Lamar took that club 355 00:15:39,238 --> 00:15:42,406 And made it very successful on the south side. 356 00:15:42,408 --> 00:15:44,675 His staff talked very highly of him. 357 00:15:44,744 --> 00:15:46,176 All the girls loved him. 358 00:15:46,178 --> 00:15:48,379 Very fair but firm kind of guy, 359 00:15:48,448 --> 00:15:50,882 Always out there talking to customers, 360 00:15:50,950 --> 00:15:52,951 And he basically found the recipe 361 00:15:53,019 --> 00:15:54,652 For a successful club. 362 00:15:54,720 --> 00:15:56,754 - The success with the goldrush, 363 00:15:56,823 --> 00:15:58,356 Along with the money being made, 364 00:15:58,424 --> 00:16:01,358 Put him on a road that he enjoyed. 365 00:16:01,427 --> 00:16:05,029 He loved what he did. 366 00:16:05,097 --> 00:16:06,364 - His door was always open. 367 00:16:06,432 --> 00:16:08,198 He always would listen to you, 368 00:16:08,268 --> 00:16:10,001 Whether it's personal or business. 369 00:16:10,069 --> 00:16:12,169 Just an all-around nice fella from what I saw. 370 00:16:12,238 --> 00:16:16,974 It's a sad day when a husband, a father, 371 00:16:17,043 --> 00:16:19,510 Get taken away from you that just wanted 372 00:16:19,578 --> 00:16:22,246 To make a nice living for the family, 373 00:16:22,315 --> 00:16:24,348 And a nice living for all those employees, too, 374 00:16:24,417 --> 00:16:26,250 That worked for him, and all the people 375 00:16:26,319 --> 00:16:30,221 That were loyal to him. 376 00:16:30,223 --> 00:16:33,123 - Detectives ask lamar's family, 377 00:16:33,193 --> 00:16:34,992 Still reeling from their loss, 378 00:16:35,060 --> 00:16:39,129 To help them piece together a timeline for that evening. 379 00:16:39,131 --> 00:16:41,465 - Mr. Jeffcoat left the goldrush club 380 00:16:41,467 --> 00:16:45,202 On February 10th, so he was on the phone with his wife. 381 00:16:45,271 --> 00:16:47,538 - Lamar stayed on the phone 382 00:16:47,607 --> 00:16:50,240 With family members as he was pulling 383 00:16:50,242 --> 00:16:52,576 Into the neighborhood at midnight 384 00:16:52,578 --> 00:16:55,646 So that they would know he was safe. 385 00:16:55,715 --> 00:16:57,214 - When he arrived home, 386 00:16:57,283 --> 00:16:59,350 He'd ended the conversation 387 00:16:59,419 --> 00:17:01,385 Just prior to going into the garage 388 00:17:01,387 --> 00:17:03,955 To park the vehicle, so she was not aware 389 00:17:04,023 --> 00:17:05,990 That anything had happened to him 390 00:17:06,058 --> 00:17:09,393 Once the phone conversation ended. 391 00:17:09,395 --> 00:17:12,130 - Lamar's family then reveals the recent events 392 00:17:12,198 --> 00:17:14,532 That explain their concerns for his safety 393 00:17:14,600 --> 00:17:17,701 And could be a prelude to his murder. 394 00:17:17,703 --> 00:17:20,337 - We learned that about a year prior to the homicide, 395 00:17:20,406 --> 00:17:22,507 He'd been victimized twice before. 396 00:17:22,575 --> 00:17:25,242 There was a robbery at the club 397 00:17:25,311 --> 00:17:27,145 Where the club had physically been broken into, 398 00:17:27,147 --> 00:17:28,479 But no one is present, 399 00:17:28,548 --> 00:17:31,449 And before that, he was kidnapped, 400 00:17:31,517 --> 00:17:33,117 Held at gunpoint at his home. 401 00:17:33,185 --> 00:17:36,187 [tense music] 402 00:17:36,255 --> 00:17:39,490 - Lamar, I hate to say, was really distressed by that. 403 00:17:39,559 --> 00:17:41,692 He didn't want really people knowing about it, 404 00:17:41,694 --> 00:17:43,161 'cause it's embarrassing. 405 00:17:43,163 --> 00:17:44,495 He told me they kind of stripped him 406 00:17:44,564 --> 00:17:46,463 And hogtied him and held a gun on him 407 00:17:46,532 --> 00:17:49,933 To open up the safe and empty it out. 408 00:17:49,935 --> 00:17:52,035 - Lamar believed he was a target 409 00:17:52,105 --> 00:17:54,772 And had become paranoid. 410 00:17:54,840 --> 00:17:57,441 We learned he had started taking several steps 411 00:17:57,443 --> 00:17:59,042 For his own security. 412 00:17:59,112 --> 00:18:00,611 He was starting to carry a glock pistol. 413 00:18:00,680 --> 00:18:02,146 When he turned on to his street, 414 00:18:02,215 --> 00:18:03,881 He actually pulled the gun out, 415 00:18:03,949 --> 00:18:07,051 Held it in his lap. 416 00:18:07,119 --> 00:18:08,218 - By the look on his face, 417 00:18:08,220 --> 00:18:09,486 I could see he wished 418 00:18:09,555 --> 00:18:10,454 He could get vengeance on it. 419 00:18:10,523 --> 00:18:12,590 But you never think, "oh, it's gonna happen again." 420 00:18:12,658 --> 00:18:13,825 You know? 421 00:18:13,893 --> 00:18:14,826 - According to his family, 422 00:18:14,894 --> 00:18:16,394 He had become fearful 423 00:18:16,462 --> 00:18:18,896 Because of having been victimized so often. 424 00:18:18,965 --> 00:18:21,699 And, I mean, that explained why he was carrying a weapon. 425 00:18:21,701 --> 00:18:24,968 - This new information changes the course 426 00:18:24,970 --> 00:18:26,370 Of the investigation. 427 00:18:26,439 --> 00:18:28,539 - We're beginning to, okay, make the connection 428 00:18:28,608 --> 00:18:31,308 Between the prior robbery and the homicide, 429 00:18:31,377 --> 00:18:35,179 And we felt it could have been the same people involved. 430 00:18:35,248 --> 00:18:38,216 [suspenseful music] 431 00:18:38,284 --> 00:18:42,286 ♪ ♪ 432 00:18:45,557 --> 00:18:46,423 [tense music] 433 00:18:46,492 --> 00:18:47,558 - Detectives have just learned 434 00:18:47,627 --> 00:18:51,261 That atlanta strip club owner lamar jeffcoat 435 00:18:51,331 --> 00:18:53,163 Had been a victim of two armed robberies 436 00:18:53,165 --> 00:18:57,268 Before he was ultimately gunned down in his garage. 437 00:18:57,336 --> 00:18:59,737 They must now ask, "is it possible 438 00:18:59,805 --> 00:19:03,741 That all of these crimes are related?" 439 00:19:03,809 --> 00:19:05,442 - Several of the things that we were able 440 00:19:05,511 --> 00:19:09,780 To get from interviewing mrs. Jeffcoat and dean 441 00:19:09,782 --> 00:19:12,150 Was the fact that after the previous robbery, 442 00:19:12,218 --> 00:19:13,817 He had become very paranoid. 443 00:19:13,886 --> 00:19:17,454 It had gotten to the point that he was carrying a pistol. 444 00:19:17,523 --> 00:19:19,056 - As we began the investigation 445 00:19:19,125 --> 00:19:21,259 Into the homicide, we all felt there had 446 00:19:21,261 --> 00:19:22,660 To be a connection between the two events, 447 00:19:22,728 --> 00:19:24,828 The robbery the year before and the homicide. 448 00:19:24,830 --> 00:19:26,097 - We're still gathering information, 449 00:19:26,165 --> 00:19:27,098 But at the same time, 450 00:19:27,166 --> 00:19:29,266 We have to be empathetic 451 00:19:29,335 --> 00:19:31,202 To the surviving family members. 452 00:19:31,270 --> 00:19:32,937 I never make promises I can't keep. 453 00:19:33,005 --> 00:19:35,773 So the promises I make are: I'm gonna do my best 454 00:19:35,841 --> 00:19:37,274 To find out who did this. 455 00:19:37,343 --> 00:19:40,778 That's a promise I will always be able to keep. 456 00:19:40,846 --> 00:19:43,747 - Detectives leave the scene and pull the case file 457 00:19:43,749 --> 00:19:46,717 On the robbery that occurred in lamar's home. 458 00:19:46,785 --> 00:19:50,354 - About a year before mr. Jeffcoat was murdered, 459 00:19:50,422 --> 00:19:54,291 He was kidnapped, held at gunpoint at his home, 460 00:19:54,360 --> 00:19:56,460 And he was forced to open a safe. 461 00:19:56,529 --> 00:19:59,997 At the time, he, of course, reported this to the police. 462 00:20:00,065 --> 00:20:03,867 He claimed that about $70,000 had been taken. 463 00:20:03,869 --> 00:20:06,504 - Unfortunately, lamar was unable 464 00:20:06,572 --> 00:20:09,172 To provide police with any description 465 00:20:09,174 --> 00:20:10,607 Of his attackers. 466 00:20:10,676 --> 00:20:13,344 - As far as suspects, they had nothing, 467 00:20:13,412 --> 00:20:16,613 And the case just eventually closed. 468 00:20:16,683 --> 00:20:19,317 - After looking into the home invasion case, 469 00:20:19,319 --> 00:20:21,318 Detectives dig into the other crime 470 00:20:21,320 --> 00:20:23,487 That preceded lamar's murder: 471 00:20:23,489 --> 00:20:25,022 The robbery at the strip club. 472 00:20:25,090 --> 00:20:27,858 So they decide to talk to lamar's inner circle 473 00:20:27,927 --> 00:20:29,693 Of employees. 474 00:20:29,695 --> 00:20:31,528 - We interviewed employees there 475 00:20:31,597 --> 00:20:33,731 As well as some of the girls that worked there, 476 00:20:33,799 --> 00:20:37,635 And they all spoke very highly of mr. Jeffcoat. 477 00:20:37,703 --> 00:20:39,903 We asked about the robbery that occurred at the club, 478 00:20:39,972 --> 00:20:43,707 But they didn't have enough particular information 479 00:20:43,709 --> 00:20:45,142 About that, except that it occurred 480 00:20:45,211 --> 00:20:46,244 Very early in the morning 481 00:20:46,312 --> 00:20:48,679 During a time when no one is present. 482 00:20:48,747 --> 00:20:50,948 - Police also ask the employees 483 00:20:51,016 --> 00:20:54,585 Who they believe may have robbed or killed lamar. 484 00:20:54,654 --> 00:20:57,855 - We interviewed the manager, mr. Donnie kirkland. 485 00:20:57,923 --> 00:21:00,057 We asked him if he had any ideas, 486 00:21:00,126 --> 00:21:02,593 And he had no information about who might have 487 00:21:02,661 --> 00:21:04,428 Been targeting mr. Jeffcoat. 488 00:21:04,430 --> 00:21:06,329 The interviews at the club gave us a sense 489 00:21:06,331 --> 00:21:08,365 Of mr. Jeffcoat, but did not help us much 490 00:21:08,434 --> 00:21:09,867 In the investigation. 491 00:21:09,935 --> 00:21:12,570 - While the previous robberies don't offer 492 00:21:12,638 --> 00:21:15,473 Any immediate leads into lamar's murder, 493 00:21:15,475 --> 00:21:17,641 Detectives decide to take a closer look 494 00:21:17,710 --> 00:21:19,810 At the motives behind them. 495 00:21:19,879 --> 00:21:22,880 - If it's a robbery, who are our suspects? 496 00:21:22,948 --> 00:21:25,082 A competitor maybe? 497 00:21:25,151 --> 00:21:26,950 - There were three or four different strip clubs 498 00:21:27,019 --> 00:21:30,288 On stewart avenue, and there was competition 499 00:21:30,356 --> 00:21:33,156 Amongst the owners of these clubs. 500 00:21:33,158 --> 00:21:36,393 The competition was more or less common knowledge 501 00:21:36,462 --> 00:21:37,961 In the police world. 502 00:21:37,963 --> 00:21:39,963 Even though we didn't police the area, 503 00:21:40,032 --> 00:21:41,899 A lot of our cases went there, 504 00:21:41,967 --> 00:21:44,135 And a lot of the people involved in our cases, 505 00:21:44,203 --> 00:21:47,437 So were were always kind of hearing information. 506 00:21:47,439 --> 00:21:50,774 - And the team learns there is a history of antagonism 507 00:21:50,776 --> 00:21:53,777 Between lamar and his fellow club owners. 508 00:21:53,779 --> 00:21:57,447 - One of the things that led lamar to be more paranoid 509 00:21:57,517 --> 00:21:59,383 Was the fact that he got information 510 00:21:59,452 --> 00:22:01,852 That people were coming into his establishment 511 00:22:01,921 --> 00:22:06,457 As spies to steal ideas for other businesses. 512 00:22:06,525 --> 00:22:08,926 He, in fact, answered that 513 00:22:08,994 --> 00:22:13,530 With sending other spies into the other establishments. 514 00:22:13,599 --> 00:22:16,533 - It's always a threat for people to steal your model, 515 00:22:16,602 --> 00:22:18,235 Just like any other business. 516 00:22:18,303 --> 00:22:20,003 If you're a successful model, 517 00:22:20,072 --> 00:22:21,372 People are gonna copy ya. 518 00:22:21,440 --> 00:22:23,240 - If one club is doing well 519 00:22:23,309 --> 00:22:25,609 And drawing the majority of the clientele, 520 00:22:25,611 --> 00:22:26,777 Then the other clubs are suffering, 521 00:22:26,845 --> 00:22:28,445 Because, again, there was a degree 522 00:22:28,514 --> 00:22:31,048 Of quality in these clubs. 523 00:22:31,116 --> 00:22:33,351 - The goldrush was definitely the best club. 524 00:22:33,419 --> 00:22:35,553 There'd be fifty girls in there, dancing. 525 00:22:35,555 --> 00:22:38,355 That place would stay packed. 526 00:22:38,424 --> 00:22:40,123 [dark music] 527 00:22:40,125 --> 00:22:42,293 - Knowing about the intense rivalry 528 00:22:42,361 --> 00:22:43,694 Between club owners, 529 00:22:43,763 --> 00:22:47,231 Detectives approach them in search of answers. 530 00:22:47,233 --> 00:22:49,032 - Most of the owners and managers know each other, 531 00:22:49,101 --> 00:22:52,503 So you reach out to the owners of the other clubs, 532 00:22:52,571 --> 00:22:54,171 Just on the chance that they may have heard 533 00:22:54,239 --> 00:22:56,974 Something on the street, they heard scuttlebutt, 534 00:22:57,042 --> 00:22:59,710 Or somebody had come in and run their mouth. 535 00:22:59,778 --> 00:23:01,512 We didn't get any leads 536 00:23:01,580 --> 00:23:04,347 On the jeffcoat homicide. 537 00:23:04,349 --> 00:23:06,783 But we learned that there had been some burglaries 538 00:23:06,785 --> 00:23:08,519 At some of the strip clubs. 539 00:23:08,587 --> 00:23:10,788 - They actually let us know that several 540 00:23:10,856 --> 00:23:13,657 Of the other adult entertainment establishments 541 00:23:13,659 --> 00:23:15,425 On stewart avenue had been victimized 542 00:23:15,495 --> 00:23:17,294 At the same time as well. 543 00:23:17,362 --> 00:23:21,265 The other owners of businesses up and down stewart avenue 544 00:23:21,333 --> 00:23:23,967 Became a little paranoid themselves. 545 00:23:24,036 --> 00:23:26,904 - Is it possible that a ring of criminals is preying 546 00:23:26,972 --> 00:23:29,606 On the strip clubs of atlanta? 547 00:23:29,675 --> 00:23:31,108 - If I was in that industry, yes, 548 00:23:31,176 --> 00:23:34,878 I would feel, one guy's been targeted, murdered. 549 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:38,081 Yeah, uh, I need to be a little more careful 550 00:23:38,150 --> 00:23:40,183 Because there may be more. 551 00:23:40,185 --> 00:23:42,553 ♪ ♪ 552 00:23:42,621 --> 00:23:44,721 - Robberies that have to do with cash industry, 553 00:23:44,723 --> 00:23:47,525 You think organized crime, so at that point, 554 00:23:47,527 --> 00:23:49,760 We got excited and said, "maybe we have 555 00:23:49,828 --> 00:23:52,396 "some other information on these other robberies 556 00:23:52,464 --> 00:23:54,231 That will help us solve ours." 557 00:23:54,299 --> 00:23:56,900 [dramatic music] 558 00:23:56,969 --> 00:23:58,903 ♪ ♪ 559 00:24:01,040 --> 00:24:02,839 We were to the point where we were close 560 00:24:02,908 --> 00:24:05,976 To the end of obvious suspects. 561 00:24:05,978 --> 00:24:07,911 - One of the owners of one of the gyms said 562 00:24:07,913 --> 00:24:10,714 She actually overheard them discussing the planning 563 00:24:10,782 --> 00:24:11,848 Of the robbery. 564 00:24:11,917 --> 00:24:14,551 - And she had put two and two together 565 00:24:14,620 --> 00:24:16,987 And thinks that they were talking about 566 00:24:17,056 --> 00:24:20,123 Robbing lamar jeffcoat. 567 00:24:20,192 --> 00:24:27,298 ♪ ♪ 568 00:24:32,637 --> 00:24:35,138 [dramatic music] 569 00:24:35,207 --> 00:24:37,540 - Detectives investigating the murder 570 00:24:37,542 --> 00:24:39,242 Of strip club owner lamar jeffcoat 571 00:24:39,312 --> 00:24:41,845 Have just discovered that lamar's murder 572 00:24:41,847 --> 00:24:43,814 May be part of a string of crimes 573 00:24:43,883 --> 00:24:47,885 That has plagued atlanta clubs over the past several months. 574 00:24:47,953 --> 00:24:51,221 - Being a owner, we were all kind of paranoid 575 00:24:51,290 --> 00:24:54,725 And pretty much on high alert for our own particular bars 576 00:24:54,793 --> 00:24:56,693 And establishments. 577 00:24:56,762 --> 00:25:00,063 Everybody made sure they were ready to defend themselves 578 00:25:00,132 --> 00:25:02,800 If they had to. 579 00:25:02,868 --> 00:25:05,635 - Investigators reach out to other jurisdictions 580 00:25:05,637 --> 00:25:07,370 To dig for more information 581 00:25:07,372 --> 00:25:10,974 On the numerous thefts in the last two years. 582 00:25:10,976 --> 00:25:13,443 - During the investigation, we're working very closely 583 00:25:13,512 --> 00:25:14,911 With the atlanta police department. 584 00:25:14,913 --> 00:25:18,048 We start looking into similar crimes, 585 00:25:18,117 --> 00:25:20,817 Especially in the area of stewart avenue. 586 00:25:20,886 --> 00:25:23,386 - Incidents had occurred in my business, 587 00:25:23,388 --> 00:25:25,655 And foxx's, they got robbed. 588 00:25:25,657 --> 00:25:28,725 Oasis had just opened up, and they robbed them, 589 00:25:28,794 --> 00:25:31,094 So they definitely had a pattern. 590 00:25:31,163 --> 00:25:34,665 - These places typically stay open till 4:00 back then, 591 00:25:34,733 --> 00:25:36,333 So the burglaries would've occurred 592 00:25:36,401 --> 00:25:40,603 Very early in the morning, and there was no confrontation 593 00:25:40,605 --> 00:25:43,240 With anyone on the premises. 594 00:25:43,308 --> 00:25:45,776 - They were breaking in and stealing the entire safe. 595 00:25:45,844 --> 00:25:48,245 They'd take the safe and go. 596 00:25:48,314 --> 00:25:50,814 [foreboding music] 597 00:25:50,816 --> 00:25:52,749 - It definitely heightened our awareness 598 00:25:52,818 --> 00:25:55,151 Of what a target we are, 599 00:25:55,221 --> 00:25:58,188 Because back then, it was 70% cash, you know? 600 00:25:58,257 --> 00:26:00,357 And people knew that. 601 00:26:00,425 --> 00:26:02,025 - Detectives are well aware 602 00:26:02,094 --> 00:26:03,894 That crime had plagued the strip 603 00:26:03,963 --> 00:26:07,698 Long before the clubs started getting robbed. 604 00:26:07,766 --> 00:26:10,067 - Stewart avenue had a terrible reputation. 605 00:26:10,135 --> 00:26:13,070 It was just a place where you had to be careful. 606 00:26:13,138 --> 00:26:16,006 It was overrun with street prostitution, 607 00:26:16,075 --> 00:26:16,840 Drugs. 608 00:26:16,908 --> 00:26:19,209 Anything goes on stewart avenue. 609 00:26:19,278 --> 00:26:23,113 - Most crimes center around either money or sex, 610 00:26:23,182 --> 00:26:26,383 And so, in that area, we have both involved there. 611 00:26:26,451 --> 00:26:29,986 The more cash, the more attractive it is 612 00:26:30,055 --> 00:26:32,122 For people to come into the area 613 00:26:32,191 --> 00:26:37,494 To try to get that cash without actually working for it. 614 00:26:37,563 --> 00:26:39,663 - The people who come to the strip clubs 615 00:26:39,665 --> 00:26:41,398 Have cash on them, so you got the patrons, 616 00:26:41,466 --> 00:26:44,067 Who are targets. 617 00:26:44,069 --> 00:26:46,337 - In an attempt to keep their club safe 618 00:26:46,405 --> 00:26:48,806 And prevent their customers from being robbed, 619 00:26:48,874 --> 00:26:52,075 Owners began pulling from the same surprising pool 620 00:26:52,144 --> 00:26:53,744 Of enforcers. 621 00:26:53,812 --> 00:26:55,779 - Most of the security guards 622 00:26:55,848 --> 00:26:57,814 In that area were law enforcement 623 00:26:57,883 --> 00:27:00,517 Who were able to do that as a part-time job. 624 00:27:00,585 --> 00:27:01,918 - They wanted law enforcement officers 625 00:27:01,987 --> 00:27:05,022 To be there to kind of be that barrier, that guard, 626 00:27:05,090 --> 00:27:08,024 To make sure that the patrons could get in, could get out, 627 00:27:08,093 --> 00:27:09,826 They could get their cash to the bank safely. 628 00:27:09,895 --> 00:27:12,162 - When they first robbed the bar, 629 00:27:12,231 --> 00:27:14,164 Lamar did upgrade the security 630 00:27:14,233 --> 00:27:16,499 And had police officers working there. 631 00:27:16,569 --> 00:27:19,136 It was a sign of the times. 632 00:27:19,204 --> 00:27:22,239 - It was always good to have a badge at the front door. 633 00:27:22,307 --> 00:27:24,775 It definitely makes people think twice, 634 00:27:24,843 --> 00:27:28,545 And you seem to trust those kind of people a lot more 635 00:27:28,613 --> 00:27:30,481 Than you would trust a civilian. 636 00:27:30,549 --> 00:27:32,983 - But the owners tell investigators 637 00:27:33,051 --> 00:27:36,186 That even with off-duty cops working security, 638 00:27:36,255 --> 00:27:39,456 The club robberies have surprisingly increased 639 00:27:39,524 --> 00:27:41,592 Over the past two years. 640 00:27:41,660 --> 00:27:43,794 - We had a law enforcement officer 641 00:27:43,862 --> 00:27:46,296 At the front door, but there were a lot 642 00:27:46,365 --> 00:27:49,733 Of robberies goin' on all over the city of atlanta, 643 00:27:49,802 --> 00:27:53,437 And we had no idea who was doin' it. 644 00:27:53,505 --> 00:27:56,740 - And now that lamar jeffcoat has been killed, 645 00:27:56,809 --> 00:27:58,909 Investigators need to determine 646 00:27:58,977 --> 00:28:01,144 If these thieves have suddenly elevated 647 00:28:01,213 --> 00:28:04,181 Their methods to include murder. 648 00:28:04,249 --> 00:28:08,619 - At this point, we're trying to tie in any other robberies 649 00:28:08,687 --> 00:28:11,221 To lamar's murder, 650 00:28:11,290 --> 00:28:14,958 But we were unable to make any connections. 651 00:28:14,960 --> 00:28:17,327 Approximately a week into this investigation, 652 00:28:17,396 --> 00:28:19,530 We were running out of people to interview. 653 00:28:19,598 --> 00:28:22,665 We looked at the victim and then go out 654 00:28:22,667 --> 00:28:27,070 In bigger and bigger circles, working away from the victim, 655 00:28:27,072 --> 00:28:29,840 And we were to the point where we were close to the end 656 00:28:29,908 --> 00:28:33,410 Of obvious suspects. 657 00:28:33,479 --> 00:28:35,011 - Despite the dead ends, 658 00:28:35,080 --> 00:28:38,615 Investigators promise lamar's devastated family 659 00:28:38,683 --> 00:28:40,651 That they will continue to seek answers 660 00:28:40,719 --> 00:28:44,187 By reaching out to the public for help. 661 00:28:44,256 --> 00:28:46,756 - So at that point, you reach out to the media 662 00:28:46,758 --> 00:28:49,159 And ask the media to put out a blast 663 00:28:49,228 --> 00:28:53,764 Asking for help, any leads, tips, 664 00:28:53,832 --> 00:28:57,200 Hoping that someone would have overheard something 665 00:28:57,202 --> 00:28:59,636 Or seen something and give us a call. 666 00:28:59,705 --> 00:29:03,606 Again, it's showing the family that you care 667 00:29:03,608 --> 00:29:05,876 And that you're gonna do everything you can to bring 668 00:29:05,944 --> 00:29:09,345 Those who did this to justice. 669 00:29:09,415 --> 00:29:12,148 - Me and a lot of the girls have already planned 670 00:29:12,217 --> 00:29:14,084 To help put signs up on the south side 671 00:29:14,152 --> 00:29:16,086 If we can to all the bars. 672 00:29:16,154 --> 00:29:18,655 I mean, we're gonna do the best we can to help this club out 673 00:29:18,724 --> 00:29:20,257 To find out who did it. 674 00:29:20,259 --> 00:29:23,026 We're determined. We won't give up. 675 00:29:23,028 --> 00:29:24,361 [tense music] 676 00:29:24,429 --> 00:29:27,163 - Press releases were made, but we really didn't even 677 00:29:27,232 --> 00:29:29,032 Have time to sort of get frustrated 678 00:29:29,034 --> 00:29:30,967 With the fact that this case wasn't progressing 679 00:29:31,036 --> 00:29:36,139 Because it subsequently did open up rather quickly. 680 00:29:36,208 --> 00:29:39,109 - The media blast pays off. 681 00:29:39,177 --> 00:29:41,077 One week later, police get a call 682 00:29:41,146 --> 00:29:44,847 From an unexpected location. 683 00:29:44,849 --> 00:29:47,984 - Tami hurst was an employee at gold's gym, 684 00:29:48,053 --> 00:29:49,586 And she was relaying 685 00:29:49,654 --> 00:29:51,521 That she overheard a conversation 686 00:29:51,590 --> 00:29:53,189 Between two gentlemen, 687 00:29:53,191 --> 00:29:54,857 Where they were actually talking 688 00:29:54,859 --> 00:29:57,260 About robbing someone. 689 00:29:57,262 --> 00:30:00,663 And she had, since the case happened, 690 00:30:00,665 --> 00:30:02,966 Put two and two together and thinks 691 00:30:03,034 --> 00:30:06,269 That they were talking about robbing lamar jeffcoat, 692 00:30:06,271 --> 00:30:08,772 And she relayed us that information. 693 00:30:08,840 --> 00:30:12,209 - Detectives are thrilled to finally get a lead. 694 00:30:12,277 --> 00:30:16,246 But what they hear next turns the entire investigation 695 00:30:16,315 --> 00:30:17,380 On its head. 696 00:30:17,382 --> 00:30:19,349 - She was very concerned that the two people 697 00:30:19,418 --> 00:30:22,352 In this conversation discussing the robbery 698 00:30:22,421 --> 00:30:26,356 Were mark mckenna and jim batsel. 699 00:30:26,425 --> 00:30:29,292 She identified both of them as police officers. 700 00:30:29,361 --> 00:30:34,197 ♪ ♪ 701 00:30:34,266 --> 00:30:37,901 - You feel a sense of disgust, betrayal. 702 00:30:37,969 --> 00:30:41,104 If these were cops that were ready to take another life, 703 00:30:41,172 --> 00:30:43,473 You know, it doesn't get any worse than that. 704 00:30:43,475 --> 00:30:50,280 ♪ ♪ 705 00:30:56,387 --> 00:30:57,654 [tense music] 706 00:30:57,722 --> 00:30:58,956 - One week after the murder 707 00:30:59,024 --> 00:31:01,524 Of atlanta strip club owner lamar jeffcoat, 708 00:31:01,593 --> 00:31:04,327 Clayton county detectives receive a tip 709 00:31:04,396 --> 00:31:06,697 From a woman who claims the men allegedly behind 710 00:31:06,765 --> 00:31:10,801 The robbery and shooting are police officers mark mckenna 711 00:31:10,869 --> 00:31:12,569 And james batsel. 712 00:31:12,637 --> 00:31:15,005 - One of the owners of one of the gyms 713 00:31:15,073 --> 00:31:16,339 Where these officers were working out 714 00:31:16,408 --> 00:31:18,775 Said she actually overheard them discussing 715 00:31:18,844 --> 00:31:21,945 The planning of the robbery. 716 00:31:22,013 --> 00:31:24,681 - It's a huge lead for investigators, 717 00:31:24,749 --> 00:31:26,716 But also a bold accusation 718 00:31:26,718 --> 00:31:29,720 Against their fellow law enforcement officers. 719 00:31:29,788 --> 00:31:33,690 - It's a terrible thing to have to question your faith 720 00:31:33,758 --> 00:31:36,292 In fellow police officers. 721 00:31:36,361 --> 00:31:39,362 And you can't simply act on one person's statement. 722 00:31:39,364 --> 00:31:42,165 You seek corroboration for every element. 723 00:31:42,234 --> 00:31:46,202 - But this was only one of the phone calls that we got, 724 00:31:46,271 --> 00:31:48,438 So we need to look at this. 725 00:31:48,507 --> 00:31:50,973 - Batsel and mckenna were uniformed officers, 726 00:31:50,975 --> 00:31:52,843 So we got feedback from guys on the road. 727 00:31:52,911 --> 00:31:55,478 ♪ ♪ 728 00:31:55,547 --> 00:31:58,782 - I knew batsel personally. I knew mckenna. 729 00:31:58,850 --> 00:32:00,049 And I knew that they were officers 730 00:32:00,051 --> 00:32:02,252 At the city of riverdale. 731 00:32:02,321 --> 00:32:04,888 Mckenna was a very soft-spoken person. 732 00:32:04,956 --> 00:32:06,556 You'd never know he's in the room. 733 00:32:06,625 --> 00:32:08,591 Batsel was the opposite. 734 00:32:08,660 --> 00:32:11,861 He was one of those persons that he come in the door, 735 00:32:11,930 --> 00:32:14,130 All eyes is on him. 736 00:32:14,199 --> 00:32:17,768 - You wonder, "are they part of this?" 737 00:32:17,836 --> 00:32:19,702 So we contact riverdale. 738 00:32:19,772 --> 00:32:22,873 This is a situation now where you have to be careful 739 00:32:22,941 --> 00:32:24,474 What kind of information you release 740 00:32:24,543 --> 00:32:27,010 Because you don't know whether you're talking 741 00:32:27,078 --> 00:32:29,679 To someone else who was involved in this. 742 00:32:29,748 --> 00:32:32,348 So that makes it more interesting, 743 00:32:32,417 --> 00:32:35,919 Where you have to start editing what you say. 744 00:32:35,987 --> 00:32:37,387 - To avoid suspicion, 745 00:32:37,456 --> 00:32:39,355 Detectives decide to reach out 746 00:32:39,424 --> 00:32:42,092 To only one of the two suspects. 747 00:32:42,160 --> 00:32:44,327 They plan to target the officer 748 00:32:44,329 --> 00:32:46,062 Who's more vulnerable. 749 00:32:46,064 --> 00:32:48,264 - We knew that the person who had been shot 750 00:32:48,333 --> 00:32:51,534 Outside of the car had been drug away from the scene. 751 00:32:51,603 --> 00:32:54,771 We were going to be able to identify the cover person 752 00:32:54,839 --> 00:32:59,276 On the back of the car, so we were very surprised 753 00:32:59,344 --> 00:33:02,579 When we found out that mckenna has not been to work 754 00:33:02,647 --> 00:33:08,184 In a while, has been sick, since lamar's murder. 755 00:33:08,253 --> 00:33:10,153 - Batsel shows up at work, 756 00:33:10,222 --> 00:33:11,888 And he's coming to work every day, 757 00:33:11,890 --> 00:33:13,056 But mckenna is not. 758 00:33:13,124 --> 00:33:13,923 Mckenna hadn't come back 759 00:33:13,992 --> 00:33:15,658 To work since the shooting. 760 00:33:15,727 --> 00:33:18,862 There was a suspicion that they were involved 761 00:33:18,930 --> 00:33:22,199 In conducting these crimes, but it was just speculation. 762 00:33:22,201 --> 00:33:23,733 - We were able to get mckenna's address, 763 00:33:23,801 --> 00:33:26,336 And we made an effort to reach him at his home, 764 00:33:26,404 --> 00:33:28,071 And he was not there. 765 00:33:28,139 --> 00:33:29,539 We subsequently learned 766 00:33:29,608 --> 00:33:31,274 From the riverdale police department 767 00:33:31,276 --> 00:33:33,443 Mark mckenna was with his wife 768 00:33:33,512 --> 00:33:36,179 At his in-laws' home. 769 00:33:36,248 --> 00:33:38,481 A telephone call was made. 770 00:33:38,483 --> 00:33:41,751 We reached him, and he agreed to make a statement. 771 00:33:41,753 --> 00:33:47,357 ♪ ♪ 772 00:33:47,426 --> 00:33:49,992 - Mckenna agrees to meet investigators 773 00:33:49,994 --> 00:33:52,395 At the station, and when he arrives, 774 00:33:52,464 --> 00:33:55,432 They are shocked by his appearance. 775 00:33:55,500 --> 00:33:59,169 ♪ ♪ 776 00:33:59,237 --> 00:34:03,072 - His ear was bandaged, but his face was not, 777 00:34:03,074 --> 00:34:04,707 And he clearly had a bullet hole. 778 00:34:04,776 --> 00:34:05,842 The bullet hole was very-- 779 00:34:05,910 --> 00:34:06,977 It was obvious. 780 00:34:07,045 --> 00:34:10,480 ♪ ♪ 781 00:34:10,549 --> 00:34:13,516 But we sat down and asked him what had happened, 782 00:34:13,518 --> 00:34:15,585 And mckenna, I think at that point, was like, 783 00:34:15,654 --> 00:34:18,255 "yeah, I'm ready to-- I'm ready to give it up." 784 00:34:20,659 --> 00:34:24,194 - Mark mckenna actually admitted his part 785 00:34:24,262 --> 00:34:28,799 In the robbery and murder of lamar jeffcoat. 786 00:34:28,867 --> 00:34:34,003 We learned he had been the one that was shot in the garage, 787 00:34:34,005 --> 00:34:35,839 Which surprised me, 788 00:34:35,907 --> 00:34:37,874 Because the fact that I was thinking 789 00:34:37,942 --> 00:34:40,277 That person died somewhere 790 00:34:40,279 --> 00:34:42,845 And we were waiting to find his body. 791 00:34:42,914 --> 00:34:45,882 - It was a miracle shot that mr. Jeffcoat got off. 792 00:34:45,950 --> 00:34:49,085 I say "miracle" in the fact that it traveled as it did, 793 00:34:49,154 --> 00:34:51,988 Under mckenna's cheekbone and out his ear. 794 00:34:52,057 --> 00:34:53,223 If that round had struck his cheekbone, 795 00:34:53,291 --> 00:34:55,725 He would've been dead. 796 00:34:55,794 --> 00:34:58,228 - Mckenna begins by telling detectives 797 00:34:58,296 --> 00:35:01,397 Who all was involved on the night of the murder. 798 00:35:01,466 --> 00:35:05,835 - Mark mckenna said that himself and jim batsel, 799 00:35:05,904 --> 00:35:10,540 Along with chris grantham, had set up this robbery. 800 00:35:10,609 --> 00:35:13,643 Christopher grantham. He was a bouncer 801 00:35:13,712 --> 00:35:16,646 Who was actually working at the goldrush, 802 00:35:16,715 --> 00:35:20,684 As well as fulton county deputy, deputy "monclaire." 803 00:35:20,752 --> 00:35:24,454 - Officer mark mckenna finally reveals to investigators 804 00:35:24,523 --> 00:35:26,656 The blow-by-blow of what happened 805 00:35:26,725 --> 00:35:30,526 The night lamar jeffcoat was murdered. 806 00:35:30,595 --> 00:35:32,495 - Fulton county deputy "monclaire," 807 00:35:32,564 --> 00:35:35,464 He was on scene at the goldrush 808 00:35:35,534 --> 00:35:38,668 And sent a page to mark mckenna 809 00:35:38,737 --> 00:35:40,770 To let him know that lamar jeffcoat 810 00:35:40,839 --> 00:35:42,839 Had just left the business. 811 00:35:42,907 --> 00:35:45,942 Mckenna and batsel were going to hide 812 00:35:46,010 --> 00:35:51,948 On the sides of jeffcoat's garage. 813 00:35:52,016 --> 00:35:56,219 As he drove in, they both rolled into the garage. 814 00:35:56,288 --> 00:35:58,288 [suspenseful music] 815 00:35:58,356 --> 00:35:59,989 - We learned, from the interviews we did 816 00:36:00,058 --> 00:36:01,691 With mckenna, mckenna went 817 00:36:01,760 --> 00:36:04,627 To lamar jeffcoat's driver's door 818 00:36:04,629 --> 00:36:06,195 With a hammer in his hand, 819 00:36:06,197 --> 00:36:07,597 Prepared to break the window... 820 00:36:07,666 --> 00:36:10,500 ♪ ♪ 821 00:36:10,568 --> 00:36:13,369 Having no idea that lamar jeffcoat had a gun. 822 00:36:13,438 --> 00:36:15,171 [gunshots] - so batsel was 823 00:36:15,240 --> 00:36:19,809 The cover officer who had actually shot lamar jeffcoat 824 00:36:19,878 --> 00:36:24,281 From the right rear quarter panel of the car. 825 00:36:24,349 --> 00:36:27,183 It made the crime scene make more sense 826 00:36:27,252 --> 00:36:30,720 Because that's a two-police-officer pullover. 827 00:36:30,789 --> 00:36:32,889 You got a police officer who's a contact officer. 828 00:36:32,957 --> 00:36:35,157 Police officer, right rear quarter panel. 829 00:36:35,159 --> 00:36:37,494 And so there is some betrayal, 830 00:36:37,562 --> 00:36:40,530 But at that point, I can't get tied up in that. 831 00:36:40,598 --> 00:36:42,465 What I'm worried about at this point 832 00:36:42,534 --> 00:36:46,169 Is trying to get the truth. 833 00:36:46,237 --> 00:36:47,370 - According to mckenna, 834 00:36:47,439 --> 00:36:48,838 After the shooting in the garage, 835 00:36:48,907 --> 00:36:50,072 Where he was wounded, 836 00:36:50,142 --> 00:36:53,209 Batsel got him out of the garage 837 00:36:53,277 --> 00:36:54,744 And took him to chris grantham, 838 00:36:54,813 --> 00:36:57,680 Who was the getaway driver in the car. 839 00:36:57,682 --> 00:37:00,416 [tires squealing] 840 00:37:00,485 --> 00:37:03,553 Once they left the scene, again, according to mckenna, 841 00:37:03,621 --> 00:37:07,657 Batsel and grantham took him back to grantham's apartment 842 00:37:07,726 --> 00:37:10,960 So they could begin to try to treat this wound. 843 00:37:11,029 --> 00:37:13,796 - Batsel had a former military career. 844 00:37:13,865 --> 00:37:15,865 He was a medic in the military. 845 00:37:15,933 --> 00:37:19,635 You could really see that he was applying everything 846 00:37:19,704 --> 00:37:21,671 That he had learned along the way 847 00:37:21,740 --> 00:37:23,973 Into everything that transpired 848 00:37:24,042 --> 00:37:25,942 At that crime scene. 849 00:37:25,944 --> 00:37:27,977 - Detectives then ask mckenna 850 00:37:28,046 --> 00:37:29,645 If lamar's murder was related 851 00:37:29,714 --> 00:37:32,315 To any of the strip club robberies. 852 00:37:32,384 --> 00:37:35,318 - Mark mckenna revealed to us that, yes, 853 00:37:35,387 --> 00:37:38,188 The robberies and the homicide were all done 854 00:37:38,256 --> 00:37:40,356 By people involved in the same group 855 00:37:40,358 --> 00:37:41,524 Or the same crew. 856 00:37:41,593 --> 00:37:43,359 We learned through mr. Mckenna 857 00:37:43,428 --> 00:37:45,127 Of burglaries that were committed 858 00:37:45,197 --> 00:37:46,329 At the strip clubs. 859 00:37:46,398 --> 00:37:48,431 In addition to that, there was a robbery 860 00:37:48,500 --> 00:37:50,499 Of a home depot store. 861 00:37:50,569 --> 00:37:54,470 - When investigators ask if mckenna, batsel, grantham, 862 00:37:54,539 --> 00:37:56,672 And moclaire were the only four involved 863 00:37:56,741 --> 00:37:58,708 In the string of robberies, 864 00:37:58,777 --> 00:38:01,811 Mckenna drops a bombshell. 865 00:38:01,880 --> 00:38:05,882 - The robberies had much bigger ramifications 866 00:38:05,950 --> 00:38:09,752 And involved a network of police officers. 867 00:38:09,821 --> 00:38:12,855 [dramatic music] 868 00:38:12,857 --> 00:38:18,261 ♪ ♪ 869 00:38:21,531 --> 00:38:24,233 [tense music] 870 00:38:24,235 --> 00:38:25,435 ♪ ♪ 871 00:38:25,503 --> 00:38:27,170 - Detectives investigating the murder 872 00:38:27,238 --> 00:38:29,706 Of lamar jeffcoat and the string of robberies 873 00:38:29,774 --> 00:38:32,409 At atlanta strip clubs have just learned 874 00:38:32,411 --> 00:38:34,377 That the crime ring was run 875 00:38:34,445 --> 00:38:37,147 By a large group of police officers. 876 00:38:37,215 --> 00:38:38,815 - It became personal at that point 877 00:38:38,883 --> 00:38:41,117 Because the fact that these people were supposed 878 00:38:41,185 --> 00:38:43,386 To be doing the same things that I was hired to do, 879 00:38:43,455 --> 00:38:44,854 And they weren't. 880 00:38:44,922 --> 00:38:46,923 Upon interviewing mark mckenna, 881 00:38:46,991 --> 00:38:50,560 We found out that they were, in fact, part of a group 882 00:38:50,628 --> 00:38:53,696 Of law enforcement in the atlanta area 883 00:38:53,765 --> 00:38:55,965 Who were tied into several crimes 884 00:38:56,034 --> 00:38:57,767 In the area. 885 00:38:57,836 --> 00:38:59,636 We were able to identify officers 886 00:38:59,704 --> 00:39:01,404 From riverdale police department, 887 00:39:01,472 --> 00:39:03,673 Clayton county police department, 888 00:39:03,741 --> 00:39:05,742 Atlanta police department, 889 00:39:05,810 --> 00:39:08,111 Fulton county sheriff's department, 890 00:39:08,179 --> 00:39:11,714 As well as civilians. 891 00:39:11,783 --> 00:39:15,952 - They end up violently accosting people. 892 00:39:16,020 --> 00:39:18,555 And the net result is, from what we can tell, 893 00:39:18,557 --> 00:39:21,357 They were responsible for 18 robberies. 894 00:39:21,426 --> 00:39:24,627 ♪ ♪ 895 00:39:24,629 --> 00:39:26,963 - In total, nine men are arrested 896 00:39:27,031 --> 00:39:28,631 In the robbery ring. 897 00:39:28,633 --> 00:39:30,633 Among them are the suspects being accused 898 00:39:30,635 --> 00:39:31,901 Of lamar's murder, 899 00:39:31,970 --> 00:39:34,837 Who were given additional charges. 900 00:39:34,839 --> 00:39:36,873 - Four people were arrested and charged 901 00:39:36,941 --> 00:39:40,276 With the murder of lamar jeffcoat, 902 00:39:40,345 --> 00:39:41,978 And that would be mark mckenna, 903 00:39:42,046 --> 00:39:43,479 Jim batsel, 904 00:39:43,548 --> 00:39:45,382 Chris grantham, 905 00:39:45,450 --> 00:39:49,385 And the deputy sheriff moclaire. 906 00:39:49,454 --> 00:39:51,387 - It was all over the news, rampant. 907 00:39:51,455 --> 00:39:53,489 It was the makings of a movie, you know, 908 00:39:53,558 --> 00:39:57,593 That the police had turned bad and they watched too much tv. 909 00:39:57,662 --> 00:40:00,296 It was just crazy. 910 00:40:00,365 --> 00:40:02,231 - I'm sure the family resents it. 911 00:40:02,300 --> 00:40:04,467 The dynamics of the whole thing was-- 912 00:40:04,535 --> 00:40:06,602 The shocking part was, it was a group 913 00:40:06,671 --> 00:40:09,872 Of law enforcement officers pulling this off. 914 00:40:09,874 --> 00:40:11,808 It was really a kick in the head. 915 00:40:11,876 --> 00:40:15,311 You can't trust everybody, including police officers. 916 00:40:15,379 --> 00:40:19,181 - Batsel and mckenna agree to work with the prosecution 917 00:40:19,251 --> 00:40:21,517 In exchange for taking the death penalty 918 00:40:21,586 --> 00:40:23,252 Off the table. 919 00:40:23,321 --> 00:40:27,290 They lay out exactly how the robbery ring operated. 920 00:40:27,292 --> 00:40:29,726 - What we learned from mckenna and then batsel 921 00:40:29,794 --> 00:40:33,363 Was that they were involved in some of the other robberies 922 00:40:33,431 --> 00:40:36,799 And burglaries that this group had done. 923 00:40:36,801 --> 00:40:38,635 - Based on the information that we had 924 00:40:38,637 --> 00:40:40,503 From interviewing both mark mckenna 925 00:40:40,572 --> 00:40:42,905 And jim batsel, 926 00:40:42,907 --> 00:40:44,974 We had recovered several safes 927 00:40:45,042 --> 00:40:47,810 That had been opened. 928 00:40:47,879 --> 00:40:49,645 - They drained this lake, 929 00:40:49,714 --> 00:40:51,347 And there was all these safes in the bottom of this lake. 930 00:40:51,415 --> 00:40:53,917 ♪ ♪ 931 00:40:53,985 --> 00:40:55,919 So that's where they've been throwing all the empty safes 932 00:40:55,987 --> 00:40:57,420 Over time. 933 00:40:59,757 --> 00:41:02,525 These guys were very well organized. 934 00:41:02,593 --> 00:41:04,594 - As prosecutors build their case 935 00:41:04,662 --> 00:41:07,229 For this massive criminal conspiracy, 936 00:41:07,298 --> 00:41:11,200 The evidence they accumulate is overwhelming. 937 00:41:11,269 --> 00:41:13,903 - There were no trials because everybody we arrested 938 00:41:13,972 --> 00:41:17,907 Agreed to cooperate, took a plea. 939 00:41:17,976 --> 00:41:19,008 There were a couple of burglaries 940 00:41:19,077 --> 00:41:21,644 In clayton county, and that was all wrapped up. 941 00:41:21,646 --> 00:41:23,679 They pled to everything in one go. 942 00:41:23,748 --> 00:41:25,314 - All nine men, 943 00:41:25,383 --> 00:41:27,283 Including five police officers, 944 00:41:27,351 --> 00:41:29,118 Are convicted for their parts 945 00:41:29,120 --> 00:41:30,887 In the robbery ring. 946 00:41:30,955 --> 00:41:33,356 - Officers who were working extra jobs 947 00:41:33,424 --> 00:41:36,559 At strip clubs, primarily, were involved in this, 948 00:41:36,561 --> 00:41:37,794 So we stopped it. 949 00:41:37,862 --> 00:41:39,896 We said, "no more will you work extra jobs 950 00:41:39,964 --> 00:41:41,231 At strip clubs." 951 00:41:41,299 --> 00:41:44,633 People were killed, careers were destroyed, 952 00:41:44,635 --> 00:41:48,604 And families were destroyed. 953 00:41:48,606 --> 00:41:50,740 - With the robbery ring shut down, 954 00:41:50,808 --> 00:41:53,276 Prosecutors now focus their energy 955 00:41:53,344 --> 00:41:55,011 On the four men responsible 956 00:41:55,013 --> 00:41:57,814 For the murder of lamar jeffcoat. 957 00:41:57,882 --> 00:42:02,585 - Mckenna, grantham, and batsel, all three pled. 958 00:42:02,653 --> 00:42:04,720 The fact that they all pled 959 00:42:04,789 --> 00:42:07,490 Let me know that we did a very good job 960 00:42:07,558 --> 00:42:09,291 Putting this case together, 961 00:42:09,293 --> 00:42:11,193 And there was no way for them to attack it. 962 00:42:11,262 --> 00:42:13,863 - Jim batsel, mark mckenna, 963 00:42:13,931 --> 00:42:17,299 And christopher grantham are sentenced to life in prison 964 00:42:17,368 --> 00:42:19,636 Without parole. 965 00:42:19,704 --> 00:42:22,438 William moclaire receives 25 years 966 00:42:22,507 --> 00:42:25,675 For sending the page that ultimately ended the life 967 00:42:25,743 --> 00:42:29,545 Of family- and businessman lamar jeffcoat. 968 00:42:29,614 --> 00:42:31,714 [somber music] 969 00:42:31,782 --> 00:42:33,516 - The industry lost someone, 970 00:42:33,584 --> 00:42:38,087 In my opinion, who was a little bit of an icon. 971 00:42:38,089 --> 00:42:40,023 Back then, your friends in the industry 972 00:42:40,091 --> 00:42:43,293 Were very limited, so it was disappointing 973 00:42:43,361 --> 00:42:45,828 That he passed away. 974 00:42:45,830 --> 00:42:49,565 - When a group of bad cops steps outside the badge 975 00:42:49,634 --> 00:42:51,867 And does, you know, things like this, yeah, 976 00:42:51,869 --> 00:42:54,036 It's a stain on the entire police community. 977 00:42:54,038 --> 00:42:55,805 You know? And that's tough. 978 00:42:55,873 --> 00:42:57,206 I mean, it's tough because you gotta go there 979 00:42:57,275 --> 00:42:58,975 The next day and face the public, 980 00:42:59,043 --> 00:43:01,077 And they're reading the papers and watching tv 981 00:43:01,145 --> 00:43:02,678 And saying, "hey, wait a minute." 982 00:43:02,680 --> 00:43:04,414 You know, "are you one of these guys? 983 00:43:04,482 --> 00:43:06,316 How do I know to trust you?" 984 00:43:06,384 --> 00:43:11,654 ♪ ♪ 985 00:43:11,656 --> 00:43:13,589 - The fact that 30 years later, 986 00:43:13,658 --> 00:43:15,457 We're still talking about this case 987 00:43:15,527 --> 00:43:17,360 Says that it has staying power. 988 00:43:17,428 --> 00:43:19,828 It will always be an example 989 00:43:19,898 --> 00:43:22,231 Of what happens when officers do the wrong thing 990 00:43:22,300 --> 00:43:24,867 For the wrong reasons. 991 00:43:24,869 --> 00:43:26,869 - Lamar was always there for everybody, 992 00:43:26,938 --> 00:43:30,473 And treated everybody very well. 993 00:43:30,541 --> 00:43:33,675 It's a sad day when your life gets taken 994 00:43:33,677 --> 00:43:35,577 By somebody else's greed. 995 00:43:35,579 --> 00:43:42,585 ♪ ♪