15 years later, the brutal Miami killing of a young model remains one of Florida’s most haunting cold cases
It was supposed to be a fun New Year’s trip—sun, music, and Miami nightlife. Paula Sladewski had flown in with her boyfriend to see Lady Gaga and spend a few days in South Beach. But by the end of the weekend, the 26-year-old model’s name would become synonymous with one of the most horrific unsolved murders in Florida.
On January 3, 2010, Paula was last seen leaving a nightclub. Hours later, her body was discovered burning in a dumpster. The case would go on to grab national headlines, yet 15 years later, it remains open, with more questions than answers…