After The First 48

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William F. Fenzau 

November 10, 1966 - June 7, 2005

On June 7, 2005, William Fenzau was murdered in his Miami home. The investigation into his death was filmed by the true-crime reality television series, The First 48 (Season 3, Episode 13).  This Blog is written by his sister, Lori Grande who spent 17 years navigating the criminal justice system as she tried to get the case to trial.  It is written to offer validation, support, and encouragement to all those who live with the absence of justice. 

The producers of The First 48 accompanied detectives on a homicide investigation and broadcast their version of William’s homicide. This occurred without a legal contract authorizing their participation or signed consent from anyone involved.  Consequently, a story was told without evidence of the conclusions drawn, void of research of the truth and lacking knowledge of the character, history or daily activities of any of the people involved. This business venture served Granada Entertainment USA and the City of Miami. It was encouraged and condoned by the Mayor’s Office with apathetic acquiescence from the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office.  These actions resulted in a legacy of harm. 

Almost 18 years later, while possessing the legal responsibility, necessary resources and evidence,  the case has not gone  to trial.