On Friday, June 7, 2024, Beatrice Saintvil, 27, and her 4-year-old daughter Janelle were found inside a vehicle parked in the breakdown lane of the Florida Turnpike just south of Hollywood Boulevard shortly before midnight. Troopers say the pair had been in the car for about 30 minutes before help arrived. Both received lifesaving measures; Janelle was pronounced dead at the scene and Saintvil later died after emergency surgery at a local hospital.

The preliminary investigation reported the vehicle had multiple bullet holes; it is not yet known whether shots were fired from inside the car or at it from outside. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths as a double murder and is considering road rage or whether the victims were specifically targeted. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified.

Saintvil was the oldest of 10 children and described by family as devoted to her daughter and active in dance, gymnastics and swimming. Her family has established a fundraiser to help with funeral expenses and is seeking answers. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ryan Schnakenberg or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. If you knew Beatrice or saw anything on the Turnpike that night, can you help investigators by coming forward?