DR JOE DAVIS HAS PASSED AWAY

UPDATE: ECOBAR JURY HUNG. A mistrial was declared today in the case involving the murder of City of Miami Police Officer Victor Estefan. The Herald article is here, with quotes from the jury foreman. At about 3:30 today Judge Firtel declared a mistrial after the jury, having been out for five days, declared that they could not reach a verdict. The jury deliberated almost one full day after being read an "Allen Charge" yesterday after they first notified the court they could not reach a verdict. Rumor- yet to be confirmed- is that the split was in favor of acquittal.  
David Ovalle  @davidovalle305 tweeted that foreman stated split was 8-4 for acquittal. 
Reid Ruben, Kat Cortez and Penny Brill for the prosecution. 
Phil Reizenstein and Kellie Peterson for the defense. 
No word on what happens next. 

Dade's famous and  long time Medical Examiner, Dr. Joe Davis has passed away. He was 89 

Here is the updated and wonderfully written Herald obit  on Dr. Davis. 

Dr. Davis was the medical examiner for Dade County from 1957-1996.  He trained generations of medical examiners, not to mention prosecutors, and probably more than a few defense attorneys. He was a doctor who made a great difference in this community and it is fitting that the ME's office is named after him.