April 17, 2023 | By: Sarah Mitchell This story is part of a collaborative project between Project: Cold Case and the University of North Florida, Applied Journalism class. Andreu Batten comes from a large, close knit- loving family once all nestled onto their namesake, Batten Road. Growing up on a private dirt road Andreu, his brother and cousins would play in the sand for hours. Betty, Andreu’s mom stated she would yell at them all to get right to the bathroom to clean themselves up.  Andreu was extremely close to his younger brother. “Andreu would always take his younger brother, Timothy out with him, he was always supportive and never told him no, until he started dating!” His mother, Betty laughed while reminiscing on the bond of her son’s. The Brother’s favorite activity together was setting off fireworks during special occasions like New Years Eve and the Fourth of July. Andreu was a loving sweet boy, he grew up in St. Augustine, Florida and enjoyed spending time hunting... Read More