Cop haunted for decades by Roxanne Sharp's brutal killing didn’t live to see suspects arrested
Herbert Joiner, a former Louisiana police officer, was haunted for decades by the brutal murder of 16-year-old Roxanne Sharp. Just months before his death, four suspects were arrested in connection with the case, aided by new leads from a true crime podcast. Joiner's efforts and insights were instrumental in the investigation, highlighting the impact of persistence and advancements in technology in solving cold cases.
- ▪Herbert Joiner collected records and clues about Roxanne Sharp's murder for decades.
- ▪Four men were arrested in April 2026, thanks to new information generated by a podcast titled 'Who Killed Roxanne?'.
- ▪Joiner had shared his insights with investigators shortly before his death, believing the suspects were part of a close-knit group.
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U.S. newsCop haunted for decades by Roxanne Sharp’s brutal killing didn’t live to see suspects arrestedBut Herbert "Herbie" Joiner knew detectives were "getting closer," his son said. Four men were arrested this month in the 1982 death after a true crime podcast generated new leads.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Authorities at a news conference about Roxanne Sharp's cold case homicide investigation last week.Louisiana State PoliceShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 28, 2026, 5:34 PM EDTBy Stephanie Gosk and Corky SiemaszkoFor decades, former Louisiana police officer Herbert Joiner used a brown leather briefcase to store the records, clippings and clues he had collected about a case that had haunted him since 1982 — the brutal gang rape and murder and 16-year-old Roxanne…
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