The murders of Beatrice Saintvil and her 4-year-old daughter Janell remain unsolved Thursday evening, nearly a week after their deaths in Broward County. Authorities hope an increased reward of $20,000 for key information will help them solve the case.
On Thursday, the Broward Sheriff’s Office announced that anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the murders of Saintvil and Janell will receive $20,000.
Crime Stoppers will fund half of the bounty, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will cover the rest.
“Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit detectives continue to seek the public’s assistance to identify the individuals responsible for the fatal shooting of Beatrice Saintvil and her daughter, Janelle Souffrant….” BSO said in a statement.
Shortly after 11:50 p.m., on June 7, Florida Highway Patrol troopers were called to reports of a shooting on the Florida Turnpike, just south of Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood.
They found Sanitvil, 27, and her daughter with gunshot wounds in the car, the sheriff’s office said.
Her daughter was pronounced dead at the scene San. Meanwhile, Saniitvil was taken to a hospital, where she later died.
No details have been released about the reason behind the shooting or the suspect.
Saintvil’s sister, Kyanna Librun, told NBC 6, “We want to know who did it. We want to see their faces and ask why. Why? A 4 year old girl and a 27 year old mother who hasn’t had any problems with anyone, why? We want to know: why?”
Broward deputies said they are “using every available investigative method to find the person responsible.”
Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect(s) is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 954-943-8477. Tips can be given anonymously.
Miami Herald reporter Devoun Cetoute contributed to this report.
