FL Friday: Trouble in Paradise

FL Friday: Trouble in Paradise

From A Sip Of Redrum by Brittany Nichole and Deja Symone

March 20, 2026 · 53 min · Season 3 · Episode 7

About this episode

The episode discusses the case of Daveon Hall, a murder that took place in Miami-Dade, FL, highlighting themes of betrayal and investigation.

CASE FILE [S3E7] | [Digital Receipts & Deadly Secrets] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [The Cell Block] > The Ingredients: · 2 oz Dark Overproof Rum: A bold and heavy pour, chosen to reflect the grave nature of a first-degree murder charge. · 1/2 oz Mezcal: This ingredient adds a lingering, persistent smoke, representing the revolver that was a critical piece of evidence in the crime. · 3/4 oz Blackberry Shrub: This provides a deep, bruised-purple color and a sharp, vinegary "bite", symbolizing the profound and bitter betrayal by a neighbor, Tracey Vassall . · 2 Dashes Black Walnut Bitters: This adds an earthy and somber tone, grounding the complex flavors of the drink. · Garnish: A dehydrated orange wheel positioned behind two crossed toothpicks, creating a visual that mimics cell bars—a final, "locked-in" statement. >The vibe: A drink for when the walls start closing in THE SUBJECT >Name: Daveon Hall >Date of Incident: January 28th – 29th, 2016 >Location: Miami-Dade, FL >Status: Solved THE REDRUM TRAIL > Daveon Hall was born on November 29, 1975 > Early January 2016, Daveon moved to the suburbs of Pembroke Pines in an apartment complex…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brittany Nichole, Deja Symone

Topics covered

  • true crime
  • murder
  • betrayal
  • investigation
  • Miami-Dade

Keywords

  • Daveon Hall
  • murder
  • Miami-Dade
  • Tracey Vassall
  • true crime
  • Fatal Attraction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Miami Herald, CBS News

Books & works: Fatal Attraction S12 E18

Places: Miami-Dade, FL

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