Rafael Tapanes

Death by Force

On April 23, 1986, Rafael “Ralph” Tapanes, a Hispanic male, was murdered in South Florida. He was one of the final known victims of Manuel Pardo, a former police officer turned serial killer. Pardo, who had a background as a Marine and law enforcement officer, embarked on a killing spree between January and April 1986, targeting individuals he accused of being involved in drug trafficking. He justified his actions as a vigilante mission against drug dealers, though his brutal methods painted ...Read More