Freddy Ramirez was known for being an even-tempered and compassionate cop. Then he snapped

Alfredo Ramirez became a police officer for noble reasons. He was a law-and-order man, who spoke about the ravages of gun violence. He was a compassionate man, known to cry for victims and pray with their distraught families. He was a humble man, son of Cuban exiles, who worked long hours to protect Miami-Dade County from crime. In a place with a history of bad cops, killer cops, corrupt cops, his spotless record gleamed like the eight gold stars on his collar. As Ramirez rose through the ranks, from patrolling suburban streets to arresting drug dealers, gang leaders and money launderers, to l...