Fateful Crossing | FULL EPISODE | The FBI Files
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- Опубліковано 14 тра 2021
- In January 1984, a US Customs official disappears from his post near the Texas border crossing, prompting local police to search for four Latin American suspects driving a Pontiac Grand Prix. The following day, he was found dead. Unravel the mystery alongside the FBI's greatest law enforcers and forensic scientists.
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Season 5 Episode 17: A Customs officer goes missing in Texas.
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FBI is my most favorite Crime stories. Watch this almost 14 hours every day
I watch/listen to these crime shows while I'm knitting or crocheting to keep my brain stimulated. Keep these shows coming :) Much appreciated!
The voice of narrator is therapeutic, love FBI files have watched almost all episodes,need new ones,am from Kenya ,kericho
Yess. His voice is so soothing. More than music. I completed all episodes. Waiting for new one
A kenyan too hear we love this fbi files are so educative and interesting go on guys we love fujitive stories 🤣😂😂 although am a fujitive too fighting to bring my sweat on the table so the my family can enjoy but not to harm any one we Kenyans we love peace
Big up all my Kenyan brothers and sisters 🇰🇪 ❤️
Also from Kenya, Ngong.
He's Tony Call. You guys should also check Forensic Files old episodes. The narrator (Peter Thomas ) kinda similar with Tony Call. But Peter Thomas is gone now. He's the GOAT
The narrative in this episodes is what makes the video so gripping. His voice is magnetic.
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RIP Richard 🙏💗🕊️. Sad situation 😓
Horrible situation... he was a hero
Latham's grandad was also a customs agent and he was killed at the same port of entry
I think the biggest mistake made is going alone while thoroughly inspecting that car should have had two or three officers with him better safe and sorry.
that is exactly what I thought!
As someone who crosses the border at least 5 times a year, I agree. However as of early 2020 (I haven't crossed since COVID) I still see a single CBP officer performing the secondary inspection per car. If he/she finds something suspicious, then he/she calls for backup. However, there are also bazillion video cameras recording all time nowadays, so it looks very unlikely this would happen again.
I guess a tragedy like this triggered changes in border crossings, but too bad someone had to die...
Well unfortunately it takes situations like this in order to make the changes. It is now several officers present while they search your vehicle.
Fully agreed with you...
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Heartbreaking that he was found deceased
Sometimes it's best to scream there and then because if they are going to shoot, they will anyway, but he would have been closer to his colleagues for immediate assistance. His unnecessary death really hurt me.
Me too.
Never let them take you to a second location if at all possible
@@ericamercer9781 im 64 years old and have always been taught that.
Killing the officer is where they screwed up. Had they just placed him somewhere and left him, the man hunt might not have taken on such an intense search. Criminals are so dumb.
I agree, that was a vicious act. How anyone could do that is unthinkable.
I have been watching the FBI files for a while now and I have not gotten tired.
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I really enjoy watching this show, please keep posting more episodes. Thanks I appreciate it.
Some people are just pure evil. R.I.P. for the officer killed.
Just breaks my heart 💔😢
Wanted to pay my respects to the victim family.
I love this show also .i watch all the episodes on tubi for free
I l like it but the they need more actors and the sets are janky
If this is your photo .. then we need to meet ASAP.
@@cinemaparadiso5402 she don’t want a broke dude
@@jrbandero4454 I know 😥😢 .. I was just day dreaming 🥲
God bless that woman's momma for doing the right thing, and the Juarez police for putting the screws to the bad guys. God bless all our Border Patrol Officers, they truly protect us from vile individuals like those discussed here. They may never hear thank you, but truly all Americans thank them and remember Agent Lathem with them. May he live forever in joyous and loving memories of everyone who knew him, may they all find comfort his murderers were caught and paid the price.
Watching from Uganda 🇺🇬 wakanda forever
I love Anthony Call's voice, the narrator in this episode. He worked on all of the F.B.I. Files, and others, usually FBI-type investigations. Check out his work in
CBS Workers Kidnapped And Murdered | Material Witness. (Outstanding documentary, also.)
also a haunting?
My heart goes out to Officer Lathem and his family!
I played officer Lathem in that series. The Del Rio police dept. and Border Control were great to to us when we were in Del Rio for the shoot. I can say it was difficult playing the part at times knowing what happened.
Word on the street u lying son.
@@kervinpadilla4046 Well, Kevin. Nothing I can do to convince you so you believe what you want.
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@@leonardmorrison9138 did that thought originata frm the word ‘play’
You did a great job!!! What a sad story.
I had already watched this one. Watched it from Kenya 🇰🇪
Uliwatchia wapi?
These episodes aren't new they're over 20 years old
@@seanpatmac27 true, i don't know why they're not posting new episodes .
@@ParentingAbroad42 on another crime channel.
@@seanpatmac27 perhaps it has something to do with the program ending in 2005.
the weirdest thing is Latham's grandad was also a customs agent and was killed at the same port of entry
How sad.
Very tragic.
So sad!God saved their soul!Amen
How u can the inspectors let people mingle around the car. Whilst inspecting the cars. They should be an area designated for them.
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I used to run across that part of the country back in those days. A lot of nothing out their!
Good for you
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Wouldn't his post have been empty? I can't believe even in '84 there weren't cameras. Poor man died protecting his country. He's a hero in my book. I hear police talk about 'luck' but I agree 100%, they understate that it is their own hard work that brings about that luck.
Thanks for the spoilers.
But they entered the moon in `69 !
In the 80s it was a very rare instance to get a DWI . i had heard of a DWI but i didnt know anyone who got one
It was a very lax time
They should be 2 police investigators per one suspicious car
The Mexico border is like Swiss cheese and poorly maintained even now. Guess why the wall was such a popular idea for a while. It wasn't racism or hatred for *legal* immigrants, or even the illegal ones who are otherwise good people, it's shit like *this.*
FBI FILES, i love your videos. Keep it up.
Love these videos so interesting. Please keep it coming
Instead your self observed love for the videos, you'd better express first your sorrow for the dead officer
@@evernit I don’t have to do shit for you.
@@Kuzi519 He's a tool of the first order, full of 'self-observed love' for himself!
Did he express sorrow for the dead man?!
Me too , thrilled excited, Please keep it up.
Me too!
Each officer should have back up watching over him/her as they inspect cars. This is plain stupidity on the part of customs
Correct..buddy system is very important
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Agree. Can't believe the Customs were so naive. Bet they changed the protocols regarding searching cars after this
1984
You don't know what you don't know!
It was a race against time? It took his colleagues over an hour before they realised he had been kidnapped. Bloody hell
Believe me, I know first hand, border stations “secondary interview” area has a additional officer permitting or denying departure. This senseless, needless murder is one more argument explaining the danger of border control worldwide.
They said his co-workers thought it was like a normal day every day at the border, as said in the videos. With one border inspector inspecting a car for any illegal items with either one or more than one person inside
@Nicholas Ramey hour long lunch break???? Shit man I only get 30min
@Nicholas Ramey Agreed. Doesn’t seem far fetched at all.
This was decades ago. For precisely this reason they've completely changed standard operating procedures since then to prevent such a thing from ever happening again.
I almost forgot, today is that day!! ... anyway, first I need to get my ginger tea ready, sit down like a boss and forget the cold weather outside a little bit!!. Watching from Nairobi, Kenya!
I'm watching from Belgium myself. The weather in fall in El Paso is very much like springtime in Nairobi with a very closely rated weather climate classifications. You should consider visiting El Paso, it's a nice place.
Best wishes from Sweden, warm day here today!
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Greetings on a Rainy day from hamburg
My cup of tea beside me while i watch
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It was tough, but I didn't watch this until I finished my homework and did my quiz. FBI Files is great incentive. :)
I thought anyone involved in any crime during which someone was murdered, would be guilty of the murder.
That's how it normally is.
The name for that is felony murder. For their cooperation, two of the guys weren't charged with felony murder. And the underlying felony crime doesn't have to actually be murder. During the commission of a felony, if such felony results in death, the death can be classified as a felony murder and any and all participants can be charged with felony murder. An interesting example is if you and your buddies decide to rob a bank and end up in a standoff with the cops. If the cops shoot and kill one of you, the rest of you can and likely will be charged with your friend's death.
Interestingly enough, the felony murder rule is what Minnesota used to charge, try, and convict Chauvin of murder.
Not in every state, I believe.
(Think that is a bit dodgy anyway.)
In many States that is the case, referred to as Felony Murder in Michigan.....
Monsters- they should all be killed same way!
My heart goes to officer Richard and his family.
I love ❤️ watching FBI stories. I watched almost all episodes
Thank You All who Tracked the murders down. It’s literally Unbearable to know how this Officer died, makes me Shed bitter tears to this day, forever. Sooo Harsh but We Need To Know To Understand and Give Thanks For All Who Rectified This Atrocity and brought about the best Justice Possible. Tragically, No Justice can possibly be enough. Thank You, Our Good Guys for Doing The Very Best, On Earth.
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@Susan Bengston *murderers
Absolutely
So heartbreaking about his death but so much respect for agencies coming together to find and apprehend the culprits.
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It’s crazy to think how easy it was to commit crimes before instant background checks. Kudos to officers back then.
"back then" people were allowed to think, back now people are afraid to think.
@@allexan942 With criminal rats like trump still walking around the country has gone to shit, filthy fucking rodents like trump and his supporters.
Cellphones has made the difference,and CCTV! Now there's cameras everywhere!
Sooo sorry for the loss of your fellow officer- senseless - heartless- and sad 😢
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Big mistake letting a single Hero check a car with four criminals. It hurts and tightens the heart to know the great pain of his family who expect him to return home after his work. Peace in his grave agent Richard Mack Latham forever.🇺🇸
The horror this officer went through is unimaginable
Not sure why he went in the car, wouldve had better chances of living if he fought where his backup was
i think they shoved him in gun to head. totally caught off guard. ? he was guarding 3 men no one really looking..
To be honest killing that police man was the biggest mistake ever
How can you ever kill someone? Leave alone a police officer
@@mathusoothananjeyakrishnan6018 I just can't believe it what happened really
@@sharmakeabees4745 human life has become so cheap. Worst case they could have left him at some place after the kidnapping
It was a really dumb idea to kill the officer cause they had no reasons to. Props to the mother for not getting involve and working with the fbi instead. 👏👏👏👏
I was born and raised in Del Rio and knew Richard Latham well. This was a shock to everyone.
Latina mom yelling at her daughter for lying is very accurate
Rip
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🤣🤣 oh yea definitely
latina mothers gives you life and she we take no BS from there children
@@thechuckster6435 As opposed to other mothers that don't give you life and so do take some BS from their children? 🤔🤷♂️
U deserve more subs
If I'm a Customs officer and knew any officer kidnapped was likely going to be killed I would have made as much noise as possible when being forced into the car. I would be kicking, punching, screaming. I would have put up a fight. If I were going to die I want it to be at my post in a fight, not executed by my own gun and dumped in a ditch. I know it's easy to 2nd guess after the fact but what could have made that agent go so quietly? Unless the inspection area was far from other port activity and he did put up a fight but nobody heard it.
Hello my fellow crime story lovers. Sending plenty of love from Liberia. Xo
When it comes to border control, you would always expect to run into people smuggling drugs, guns, expensive stolen items or even murderers trying to escape the authorities after committing murderers.
You would want to search the bodies of the car's passenger first to be sure that they have no weapons on them. And then make them stand some meters way from the car while it's been searched. Because while you are searching, you will have to enter inside the car yourself.
This custom inspector made such a huge mistake that cost him his life, searching a car of 4 passengers who were all literally surrounding your butt in a very close range while he was poking his head inside their car all alone without being accompanied by any of his fellow custom inspector's officer.
I guess after he was murdered, they probably have changed the searching procedures at the border, having 1 or 2 custom inspectors do the search while 1 or 2 custom inspectors keep eyes on the Passengers of the car.
Very sad he lost his life. This could have been prevented.
Atleast 3 officers should be posted in such places
They, of course, changed their policies after this murder
Sad how it always takes someone dying in order to affect change 😔
Former head of the FBI’s New Yark office never gets old for me
R.I.P., Jim Kallstrom. July 3, 2021.
When cars/people entering the US are are sent to a station for a "secondary check," they should always have two (2) officers to do the "secondary checks." This way, they can avoid/prevent the kidnapping of officers.
In addition, occupants of the car should be moved at least 50 ft. from the car being inspected, NOT standing by next to the car.
Its like that nowadays THEY learned
This was 1984. These days border security is tight.
It was great that all agents observed a moment of silent showing respect for their friend, Richard Latham. This was a true honor to a fallen hero. Too bad and too tragic he had to die at the hands of scumbag criminals. Sadly, today, to observe a moment of silent like all these agents did, doesn’t exist anymore. That was back then in 1984……not today. Very sad. Rest In Peace agent Richard Mack Latham always. 🙏🙏🙏
this is a thorough investigation👍 . However, one thing bugs me all the time. when the victim is, in one way or the other a part of the law enforcement, it is often stressed as personal. this thought often leave me left out when you are not a working part of the law,legal, justice circle.
I noticed that too... Seems law enforcers are considered more a priority than every other civilian
Thank you for another great episode here in New York City 12:46 a.m. Saturday January 1st watching Happy New Year. Good job to the FBI's and the authorities for getting these garbage off the streets.
I can’t believe a lone agent standing there against four men was ever a practice, let alone no real identification for the driver.
There weren't body scanners in airports, passports weren't electronic and bio-data wasn't essential, a long time ago. Times have changed.
@@gracieamazing2076 yes, I think in the beginning they said this was 1984.
Extraordinary program. Please keep it going
I was told, in graphic detail, this horrible story during my US Customs Service Basic Inspector training in Glynco Georgia.
This incident changed the way the border operated.....
killer got out in 2020, did 35 years.
@@joparkcat good for him shit happens are COUNTRY is ran by killers!! They walk free with protection but it's ok ??? Fuc off 📴 😧
@@joparkcat It doesn't seem long enough to me. However, I am glad that they were caught!!!
Me and my friend look forward to these. Keep em coming. RiP Officer Latham.
How can u let a driver with a baptismal certificate. Is this normal procedure. Or stupidity.
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Great job. But l feel sorry for the man they murdered.
Hope the FBI gets them
It's good that the criminal got caught thanks to the dedications and professional work of detectives and other law enforcements. A job that is very well done.
Yes a job well done
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These episode titles could be straight from the Files of Police Squad
What a tragedy. I hope border control policies were reviewed (I.e. more than one officer searching a car) to prevent such from happening again/minimised.
i think they have changed alot of protacal concerning this case w richard L. abducted and killed.sad case.
I have really been waiting for this one.
Sad that you can't go to work then go home because of people like these.
RIP Richard 🙏
I love watching these videos
Another episode yay 🙌🏽✊🏽🗣
The answers to questions only residents would know and producing baptismal papers and they let think it's ok 🤦. What about him driving without a license 🤷
Think about what year this happened. Much different than now.
Good job to the agents and rip the killed officer. Some people are so evil
It was a very big level of negligence for the custom to allow one man to make a border search unattended
Salute to the uniformed protectors
Wow what a narration and another super documentary. Thanks all
Much respect to the guy who was man enough to walk to his arresting officer's
Calderon was released from the Federal Pen in Indiana in 2020 after serving 36 yrs.
Please make sure at least 2 officers are checking vehicles with more than one person in a vehicle. It should be mandatory for at least 2. When four or more in a vehicle, it should be 3 officers. Officers must be protected. Texas must have updated computer systems.
Yes, two or three officers AND a police dog.
This was in 1984.....how would you like them to have updated computers when they weren’t created yet..
I watched this already ooooh pls another new episodes . Thanks from Philippines.
Tony Call narrator also did a series called A Haunting
No excuse for that to happen. Just pure evil
Thank you very much officers you did a great job these people are very heartless killing an innocent man
I was patiently waiting for this and another episode of New Yawk Awfice😁
Now i gotta wait until Wednesday for another Teaser
Forgetaboutit
Hey i'm walking here!
Rest easy Agent Latham, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service.
I love these files. It gives a very disturbing look at violent.
Heartrending- a Good Man, Doing His Tuff Job- Lost For What??!! For Doing His Obviously Dangerous Job= To Protect Our American People, You And Me... He Gave His Life!! I’m Tremendously Sad about This. I feel These Fellow Americans are not appreciated by Nearly Enough by the rest of us- Let’s Honestly Care, Please ...
FBI is my most favourable choice, currently I'm repeating what I had watched. I shall be happy to watch new episodes,watching from kenya Nairobi
The videos are sooo interesting and informative of the FBI investigation process- please keep them coming!!!!
Richard Mack Latham R.I.P.
Custom officer gives his life for the nation's safety and security ( RIP) as a trucker every time I go to el Paso or Laredo border area always extra careful, bad guys are all around
Please do be careful!
Never let your guard down. Evil can be anywhere!!! Pray for God's protection, pay attention, and be safe. Thanks for bringing us all of the things that make our lives easier. Blessings to you.
I’m from Del Rio and was a kid when this happened but clearly remember this
Heart Breaking for the officer 😢 They should have more security cameras, perhaps more officers since there are so many people crossing this border! As a former US Government we tried to do the best and they should get the best as well😢
They prob do by now. I think they said this occurred in 1984.
Seen this one. Prayers for all who work dealing with criminals crossing the borders.
Old episode
Dahliah Nava Lazo, You can thank the democrats for that.
Thanks.
Rest In peace god bless his family forever good job to everyone involved solving the case god bless you all
God didn’t bless the security officer did he? Stupid
These shows are proof that law enforcement technology, competency and resources have come a long way. I mean shouldn’t a border customs place have surveillance everywhere?
Have a wonderful day
And remember to stay alive❤️
Thank you!
The same to you!
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I almost forgot to , thanks for the reminder
Kophi Turner, You can't stay alive if you come in contact with a democrat or as I like to call them demon👹crat.
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Hard to stay away from them in the US nowadays.
Do your best and have faith!
Blessings from Sweden!
@@auletjohnast03638 or DemocRATs
04:10 Questions they asked in 1984 to see if the guy was from El Paso: 1) How are Chico’s Tacos served? 2) What is a Dudley Dog? 3) Who are Chuy De La O and Marci Galaviz? 4) What is The Tap and what is The Pine Knot Jr.? 5) In what park is Western Playland? 5) What do you eat at Fred’s in Juarez?
Respect to the girlfriend's mother.
To loss a colleague in force is too much to bare🥲May he Rest In Peace!🙏
This was a senseless murder
Isnt it funny that as we watch all these FBI re-enactments we think to ourselves, "Man, the bad guys should have been able to tell they were being followed by the surveillance teams."...LMAO...
Watching from Ghana 🇬🇭 west Africa 🥰
Who in their right mind would be doing a search in a car with 4 young Passengers of the car surrounding him alone without any of his custom's inspector assisting him?
I know I wouldn't be doing that.
1980's
You can run but you can't hide. The law enforcement agency will not stop searching until you'll be captured.
Next time don't feel confident if only one custom officer do the inspections evil criminals are wise.
Be careful and vigilant.
Take care all and be safe always...🙏
From Kenya.... I am totally addicted to this fbi files.....
Finally 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾
WOW, very very poor tactical police work. I’m retired law enforcement so I’ve searched many cars. When you felt the importance to search a car immediately you should have had help. This sickens me to watch. I’m not watching anymore after knowing he was killed but I hope supervisors and training command staff were fired if this is what is taught.
It was the early 80s and ttps hadn't been established yet
Eagle Pass TX is minutes from the border, that agent was dead in less than 20 minutes from abduction I bet.
Good episode as usual but watch it already
Thank god the murderer was caught. Deserved no mercy. No trial nothing. RIP BrVe Richard.
All three are free today.
You hate the constitution? Move to Mexico.
Great job by the Fbi sorry for the officer may he rest in peace