Topic: Marine Surveillance

3 chapters across the catalog

Jeff Davis(Classic 1997) With Jimmy Ritter(Killer At The Border) [7GR6hr TfQs]
51:41 - 56:02

Jeff Davis(Classic 1997) With Jimmy Ritter(Killer At The Border) [7GR6hr TfQs]

Family Impact, Redford Community, and the 20-Minute Tracking

The guests describe the emotional toll on the Hernandez family in Redford, Texas, noting that the parents had to leave the area temporarily to cope with the grief. They detail how the Marine reconnaissance patrol tracked Ezequiel for 20 minutes before the fatal shot was fired. The community of El Polvo is described as a tight-knit area where residents were unaware of the armed military presence on their land.

Jeff Davis(Classic 1997) With Jimmy Ritter(Killer At The Border) [7GR6hr TfQs]
1:06:56 - 1:09:44

Jeff Davis(Classic 1997) With Jimmy Ritter(Killer At The Border) [7GR6hr TfQs]

Shortwave Radio, Redford Investigation, and Jurisdictional Confusion

The guests discuss gathering information from shortwave radio and local research to correct media errors regarding the location of the shooting (Redford vs. Redlands). They highlight the confusion between the Presidio County Sheriff, the U.S. Border Patrol, and the Marine Corps, noting that local law enforcement was initially unaware that military surveillance was being conducted in the area.

Jeff Davis(Classic 1997) With Jimmy Ritter(Killer At The Border) [7GR6hr TfQs]
1:23:10 - 1:26:27

Jeff Davis(Classic 1997) With Jimmy Ritter(Killer At The Border) [7GR6hr TfQs]

On-Site Investigation of the Ezequiel Hernandez Jr. Shooting Site

The program airs the investigative footage from Redford, Texas. John Segura walks through the location where Ezequiel Hernandez Jr. grazed his goats. He points out the specific ravine where the Marines were hidden and the telephone pole near the Hernandez residence where the fatal shot was fired. The footage highlights the proximity of the military surveillance team to the family home.