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A Mother's Unyielding Pursuit: The Unsolved Murder of Maurice R. Purnell
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A Mother's Unyielding Pursuit: The Unsolved Murder of Maurice R. Purnell
Posted by admin on February 28, 2025, 01:03 101 0

A Tragic Loss in Chicago's Austin Neighborhood

On June 24, 2017, the life of 28-year-old Maurice R. Purnell was abruptly ended by gun violence in Chicago's Austin neighborhood. Maurice was fatally shot less than a mile from his mother's home on the city's West Side. The circumstances surrounding his death remain shrouded in mystery, with no arrests made to date. This tragedy is emblematic of the broader issue of unsolved shootings in Chicago, where, despite a high number of gun possession arrests, many homicides remain unresolved.

A Mother's Transformation Through Grief

In the wake of her son's murder, Bertha Purnell, a dedicated nurse and mother of five, found her world irrevocably changed. The pain of losing Maurice compelled her to retire from her nursing career and channel her grief into activism. Determined to support other families facing similar tragedies, Bertha founded "Mothers On a Mission 28," an organization dedicated to providing services and support to those affected by gun violence. Her journey from mourning mother to community leader highlights the profound impact of personal loss on advocacy and social change. ...Read More

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