Hollywood, Florida – The double homicide on the Florida Turnpike, where a mother, Beatrice Saintvil, and her 4-year-old daughter, Janelle Souffrant, were fatally shot, prompted a significant response from law enforcement.
Increasing the Reward
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has joined forces with local authorities, adding an additional $10,000 to the reward for information leading to an arrest, bringing the total reward to $20,000. This move underscores the urgency and seriousness of the case as investigators work tirelessly to bring responsible individuals to justice.
Details of the Incident
The event unfolded shortly after 11:50 p.m. on Friday, June 7, when the Florida Highway Patrol received reports of a shooting. They discovered Saintvil and her daughter inside their vehicle, which was parked in the left breakdown lane of the northbound section near Mile Marker 49, just south of Hollywood Boulevard. Unfortunately, Souffrant was pronounced dead at the scene, and her mother succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital.
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Call for Public Assistance
The Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit took over the investigation from the FHP. Detective Ryan Schnakenberg is leading the investigation and is actively seeking information from the public.
Witnesses or anyone with information are encouraged to come forward and can securely contact Detective Schnakenberg at 954-321-4247 or through the SaferWatch app.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted via Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org.
The community is reminded that any information that leads to an arrest could be eligible for a reward of up to $20,000, a testament to the community’s resolve to find justice for the victims.
