Lost At Sea: The Joe Cool Murders

Send us a textThe disappearance of the Joe Cool  fishing boat in 2007, along with its six passengers and crew, has remained a haunting case in maritime history. On September 22, 2007, the 47-foot sportfish vessel, owned by Jeff Brannum and operated by his nephew Jake Brannum, embarked on a chartered trip from Miami Beach Marina to Bimini. The boat, designed for high-end fishing trips, was not expected to vanish without a trace. However, the events surrounding its disappearance would eventually reveal a terrifying tale of murder and a complex criminal conspiracy.Sources: Deadly Waters With Captain Lee:S1, EP1 Ghost Shiphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaFIfZw0vSQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=166BHw3CI5ghttps://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2009/february/joecool_022609https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/almID/1202469806289/#:~:text=Two%20men%20are%20serving%20life,5%2C%20and%20Morgan%2C%203.https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fateful-decisions-send-strangers-down-a-deadly-collision-course-on-investigation-discoverys-new-series-fatal-encounters-144251375.htmlhttps://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2008/10/15/man-gets-5-life-sentences-in-killing-of-four-on-yacht/28668366007/ https://www.courthousenews.com/joe-cool-boat-owner-sued-over-2007-murders/*This podcast is independently produced using publicly available information and personal research. I approach each story with care and respect, though I recognize that I may not always have access to every voice or perspective involved. If you’re connected to the story and would like to share your experience, I truly welcome the opportunity to include your insights in a future update. Email Residue: residuepodcast@gmail.comFind RESIDUE online:Instagram: @residuepodcastTik Tok: @residuepodcast Facebook: Residue:A True Crime Podcast Credits: RESIDUE is Hosted/Produced/Researched/Edited by Chrissy Champagne THEME SONG: "Dance Of Death" by Purple Planet Music collection written and performed by Chris Martyn and Geoff Harvey. Additional music provided by Epidemic Sound. Residue logo designed by Tricia CappelliSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.