The Murder Triangle

18/04/2024 37 min Temporada 1 Episodio 18
The Murder Triangle

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla is joined by executive producer daniel Brown as they discuss the rising violent crime rates in Baton Rouge, focusing on the concentrated homicide problem in certain areas of the city known as "The Murder Triangle". They highlight the connection between homicides and drug activity, pointing out the lack of a narcotics division in the city. Additionally, they explore law enforcement challenges like officer shortages and inadequate recruitment, as well as systemic issues leading to criminals re-entering society.It's a deep dive into the alarming amount murders in the capital city that have already taken place and it's all right here on this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered.Timestamps0:12 Introduction and Crime Stats03:07 Analyzing Crime Trends with Daniel Brown06:55 Impact of Disbanded Narcotics Unit11:44 Addressing the Gang Debate15:53 Importance of Bail Bonds in the System16:50 Overworked Officials and Drug Overdoses19:35 Comparing Policing Strategies in New Orleans25:22 Population Shifts and Perception of Safety29:37 Importance of Local Elections and Accountability33:15 Emphasizing Solutions Over Problems35:30 Reality of Shootings in Baton Rouge