Orestes Ferrer, 31, was killed in Miami on May 17, 1980, during the outbreak of the 1980 Miami riots. His death occurred as citywide unrest followed the acquittal of four officers in the beating death of Arthur McDuffie. The riots produced widespread violence, multiple fatalities, and large-scale property damage across neighborhoods such as Liberty City, Overtown, and Coconut Grove.

The chaotic environment and overwhelmed authorities made distinguishing targeted killings from deaths caused by mob violence difficult, and Ferrer’s case remains unsolved. The broader unrest resulted in 18 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and more than $100 million in property damage, leaving several investigations unresolved alongside Ferrer’s.

Did anyone in Miami at the time have information about Ferrer’s activities or where he was that night?