This story was originally published in the Miami Herald on July 2, 1988. Officer Scott Rakow’s mother Barbara “B.J.” Rakow died on Feb. 20, 2016. She was 87.

Barbara “B.J.” Rakow, mother of slain Miami Beach officer Scott Rakow, had a multifaceted career as a psychologist, author, marketing VP, management consultant, motivational speaker. She has ...

Arnold Rakow February 17, 1945 - November 11, 2024. Arnold was born on February 17th, 1945, in Mojave California, and he passed away on November 11th, 2024, in Reno, NV. He is preceded in death by his ...

Elwood “Woody” Rakow was born February 17, 1945 and passed away October 13, 2013 at the age of 68. He is survived by his brothers, Knox, Arnold and Rodger Rakow and numerous nieces, nephews and ...