After the shooting at Dr J's, police and prosecutors looked for informants who would trade information for reduced sentences and money to move away from San Diego. One informant in particular shows what a difficult decision that can be.

Dr. J's Part 5: The Use Of Informants In The Shooting At Dr J's Liquor

KPBS News serves the people of the San Diego region with trustworthy, in-depth information that allows the community to hold its leaders accountable. We show how global and local current affairs change our lives, and how San Diego changes the world. We tell you more than just what is happening—we tell you why. Be sure to go back and listen to our first series, "Dr. J's." In it, KPBS investigative reporter Claire Trageser explores a horrific crime and its lasting impacts on Southeast San Diego, a lower income and predominantly African-American pocket of the city.

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Dr. J's Part 5: The Use Of Informants In The Shooting At Dr J's Liquor

Dr. J's Part 5: The Use Of Informants In The Shooting At Dr J's Liquor

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