Michael Millot, 43, of Hialeah, Florida, was murdered on January 28, 1986. His killing was later linked to Manuel Pardo Jr., a former police officer turned drug dealer, who, with an accomplice named Rolando Garcia, was connected to a series of murders that claimed nine victims over 92 days in early 1986. Items stolen from Millot tied his death to Pardo’s crimes, and Pardo kept a detailed diary in which he claimed his victims were drug dealers.

The investigation into Millot’s death contributed to Pardo’s arrest. He was charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm while engaged in a criminal offense; the case against him proceeded through trial and multiple appeals. Garcia was also charged in the killings, though his conviction was later overturned and he was released. Millot’s family sought closure through the lengthy legal process.

Does anyone have memories of Millot or information about his life in Hialeah that could add context to his case?