A decade later, detectives still hope to solve Davie cold case murder

DAVIE, Fla. — Daniel Padilla was killed 10 years ago, but detectives with the Davie Police Department said they are not giving up on their search to find the killer.

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Local 10 News has learned that investigators are running new DNA tests on evidence in this case that could lead to their suspect.

But, for now, Padilla’s June 8, 2016 murder still remains a mystery. A motive remains unclear.

“There (were) no signs of a struggle,” DPD Detective Eddy Velazquez said. “We believe that whoever shot and killed Daniel, it was specifically targeted for him.”

Velazquez said there were no signs of forced entry into the home off Cumberland Terrace where Padilla, 21, was found shot multiple times inside of his bedroom.

Authorities said Padilla wasn’t robbed.

“It seems like either he knew this person or he was threatened in a manner that he couldn’t do anything at the time,” Velazquez said.

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Family friend Paul Acosta said Padilla’s mother, who is in her 70s, “hurts every single day.”

Padilla’s sister was a detective for the Miami Beach Police Department at the time of the murder.

His heartbroken family wants answers.

“They were always there for each other,” Acosta sad. “It has been very difficult. You know, 10 years have passed ― this is the 10th anniversary, but every day, to the family, not a day goes by when they don’t think of Danny.”

Detectives said they hope somebody knows something that could lead to a break in the case. They’re offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

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Anonymous tips can be made by calling Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.