FOIA Request for Case-Related Materials - cassandritz blanc (Broward County Sheriff)

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Dear david yupa:

The Broward Sheriff's Office received a public records request from you on January 13, 2025, seeking the following: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

I am writing to formally request access to public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Specifically, I am requesting any and all records and materials related to the case of

Suspect Name: cassandritz blanc
Description/Headline: Broward man accused of murdering pregnant wife and her father gets 3 life sentences
Link of the Article: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/broward-man-accused-of-murdering-pregnant-wife-and-her-father-gets-3-life-sentences/3106141/
State: California
Law Enforcement: Broward County

included but not limited to the following:
Documents:
Incident reports
Investigation reports
Officer statements
Witness statements
Any other relevant case files

Footage:
Body camera footage from officers on the scene
Dash camera footage
Police surveillance camera footage
Private/public surveillance footage from nearby locations
Any footage collected as evidence or during the investigation

Audio:
911 calls
Police radio communications
Any other audio recordings related to the case
Visual Media:
Crime scene photographs
Surveillance stills
Photographs taken during the investigation

Court Records:
Transcripts from court hearings or proceedings
Any video/audio footage from court hearings
Court orders or any other court-related documents

Please include any and all materials, regardless of format (digital or physical), including those not listed above that are related to the case in question.
Additionally, if this request has been sent to the wrong department or agency, I would appreciate it if you could provide guidance or contact information for the correct department or agency that handles such requests.

If any part of the request is denied or redacted, please provide a detailed explanation of the specific legal exemption that applies.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response within the period mandated by FOIA.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

david yupa

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Your request was assigned a reference number R435524-011325 and is being processed in the order in which it was received.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing records as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please note, as a result of an increase in workload and current staffing, our unit is experiencing a backlog of requests for public records. We appreciate your patience as we’re working diligently to fulfill requests in the order in which they are received. Please DO NOT make a duplicate request for a copy of your report/record as this could further delay the turnaround time.

Thank you.

Broward Sheriff's Office
Public Records Unit

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RE: General Records Request of January 13, 2025. Reference#: R435524-011325 Dear david yupa: The Broward Sheriff's Office received a public records request from you on January 13, 2025, seeking the following: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

I am writing to formally request access to public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Specifically, I am requesting any and all records and materials related to the case of

Suspect Name: cassandritz blanc
Description/Headline: Broward man accused of murdering pregnant wife and her father gets 3 life sentences
Link of the Article: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/broward-man-accused-of-murdering-pregnant-wife-and-her-father-gets-3-life-sentences/3106141/
State: California
Law Enforcement: Broward County

included but not limited to the following:
Documents:
Incident reports
Investigation reports
Officer statements
Witness statements
Any other relevant case files

Footage:
Body camera footage from officers on the scene
Dash camera footage
Police surveillance camera footage
Private/public surveillance footage from nearby locations
Any footage collected as evidence or during the investigation

Audio:
911 calls
Police radio communications
Any other audio recordings related to the case
Visual Media:
Crime scene photographs
Surveillance stills
Photographs taken during the investigation

Court Records:
Transcripts from court hearings or proceedings
Any video/audio footage from court hearings
Court orders or any other court-related documents

Please include any and all materials, regardless of format (digital or physical), including those not listed above that are related to the case in question.
Additionally, if this request has been sent to the wrong department or agency, I would appreciate it if you could provide guidance or contact information for the correct department or agency that handles such requests.

If any part of the request is denied or redacted, please provide a detailed explanation of the specific legal exemption that applies.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response within the period mandated by FOIA.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

david yupa

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The Broward Sheriff's Office is not in possession of records responsive to your request, but they may be in the possession of another agency.  Please contact the agency listed below for assistance. Agency Name:  Ft Lauderdale PD Contact Phone#: 954-828-5700 Please see attached booking sheet for their case number Thank you. Broward Sheriff's Office Public Records Unit

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RE: Public Records Request of January 30, 2025. Reference# R439415-013025
Dear david yupa:
The Broward Sheriff's Office received a public records request from you on January 30, 2025, seeking the following: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

I am writing to formally request access to public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Specifically, I am requesting any and all records and materials related to the case of

Suspect Name: cassandritz blanc
Description/Headline: Broward man accused of murdering pregnant wife and her father gets 3 life sentences
Link of the Article: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/broward-man-accused-of-murdering-pregnant-wife-and-her-father-gets-3-life-sentences/3106141/
State: California
Law Enforcement: Broward County

included but not limited to the following:
Documents:
Incident reports
Investigation reports
Officer statements
Witness statements
Any other relevant case files

Footage:
Body camera footage from officers on the scene
Dash camera footage
Police surveillance camera footage
Private/public surveillance footage from nearby locations
Any footage collected as evidence or during the investigation

Audio:
911 calls
Police radio communications
Any other audio recordings related to the case
Visual Media:
Crime scene photographs
Surveillance stills
Photographs taken during the investigation

Court Records:
Transcripts from court hearings or proceedings
Any video/audio footage from court hearings
Court orders or any other court-related documents

Please include any and all materials, regardless of format (digital or physical), including those not listed above that are related to the case in question.
Additionally, if this request has been sent to the wrong department or agency, I would appreciate it if you could provide guidance or contact information for the correct department or agency that handles such requests.

If any part of the request is denied or redacted, please provide a detailed explanation of the specific legal exemption that applies.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response within the period mandated by FOIA.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

david yupa

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The 911 call records you are seeking are no longer available as they have met the 30-day statutory retention period provided in the State of Florida General Records Schedule for Law Enforcement Agencies, as described below: State of Florida GENERAL RECORDS SCHEDULE GS1-SL FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES COMMUNICATIONS AUDIO RECORDINGS Item #335:
This record series consists of audio recordings of radio and telephone communications and complaint calls. The series includes recordings of telephone calls to and from the police, sheriff department, or other dispatch office/agency, including 911 calls. The recordings are made for backup of activity reports, complaint records, and office operations, such as to verify times complaints are telephoned into the department or office/agency. See also "911 RECORDS: LOGS." RETENTION:
* Record copy. 30 days.
* Duplicates. Retain until obsolete, superseded, or administrative value is lost. If you have made requests for any other items (i.e. Incident reports, body-camera, etc.), you will need to contact Ft. Lauderdale Police Department. We do not have access to their records.
Thank you,
Broward Sheriff's Office
Audio Evidence

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RE: Public Records Request of January 30, 2025. Reference#: R439414-013025 Dear david yupa: The Broward Sheriff's Office received a public records request from you on January 30, 2025, seeking the following: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

I am writing to formally request access to public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Specifically, I am requesting any and all records and materials related to the case of

Suspect Name: cassandritz blanc
Description/Headline: Broward man accused of murdering pregnant wife and her father gets 3 life sentences
Link of the Article: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/broward-man-accused-of-murdering-pregnant-wife-and-her-father-gets-3-life-sentences/3106141/
State: California
Law Enforcement: Broward County

included but not limited to the following:
Documents:
Incident reports
Investigation reports
Officer statements
Witness statements
Any other relevant case files

Footage:
Body camera footage from officers on the scene
Dash camera footage
Police surveillance camera footage
Private/public surveillance footage from nearby locations
Any footage collected as evidence or during the investigation

Audio:
911 calls
Police radio communications
Any other audio recordings related to the case
Visual Media:
Crime scene photographs
Surveillance stills
Photographs taken during the investigation

Court Records:
Transcripts from court hearings or proceedings
Any video/audio footage from court hearings
Court orders or any other court-related documents

Please include any and all materials, regardless of format (digital or physical), including those not listed above that are related to the case in question.
Additionally, if this request has been sent to the wrong department or agency, I would appreciate it if you could provide guidance or contact information for the correct department or agency that handles such requests.

If any part of the request is denied or redacted, please provide a detailed explanation of the specific legal exemption that applies.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response within the period mandated by FOIA.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

david yupa

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The Broward Sheriff's Office is not in possession of digital records responsive to your request, but they may be in the possession of another agency.  Please contact the agency listed below for assistance. Agency Name:  Hollywood Police Department
Thank you. Broward Sheriff's Office Digital Evidence Unit
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