Chicano Squad

By Vox Media Podcast Network

Forty years ago, Houston's Latino community was plagued by discrimination, police violence and a growing number of unsolved murders. With tensions between police and the community at their peak, five ... more

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The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

Chicano Squad episodes:

January 12, 2021 One Dollar for a Life
When the officers involved in the drowning of José Campos Torres get off with little more than a slap on the wrist and a dollar fine, racial tensions explode at a Cinco de Mayo celebration that will come to be known as the Moody Park Riot. With trust between the Latino community and Houston’s police destroyed and a rising number of unsolved homicides affecting Spanish-speaking Houstonians, the Houston Police Department needs to try something new.

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47min
January 05, 2021 The Death of José Campos Torres
In 1977, the body of 23-year-old veteran José Campos Torres was discovered in the waters of Buffalo Bayou. The city of Houston would never be the same.
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49min
December 29, 2020 Introducing Chicano Squad
Five young officers. Hundreds of homicides. A city on the brink. Chicano Squad begins Tuesday, January 5th.
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4min

FAQs about Chicano Squad:

How many episodes does Chicano Squad have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.