In the early hours of a Wednesday morning in the Saint Louis suburb of Jennings, Missouri, a mother made a devastating discovery that would alter her life forever. On May 29, 2013, the body of 21-year-old Oshay Safari Caves was found. He had been shot and was located on the ground just outside of his vehicle in the 5200 block of Hamilton Avenue. It was his own mother who stumbled upon the tragic scene at approximately 2:15 a.m. and immediately alerted the authorities.
The St.
Louis County Police Department quickly descended upon the residential street, launching a homicide investigation into the young man's violent death. The initial details were sparse, leaving a community shaken and a family desperate for answers. As investigators began their work, the life of Oshay Safari Caves was remembered by those who knew him. He was a resident of Saint Louis, and his sudden and brutal death left a void in the lives of his loved ones.
In the days that followed, friends and family gathered to mourn the loss of a young life cut short. A visitation was held, followed by a funeral service to honor his memory. Despite the ongoing investigation by the St. Louis County Police Department's Bureau of Crimes Against Persons, information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in the case of Oshay Safari Caves' murder has not been made publicly available. The circumstances surrounding his death remain a painful mystery, and the quest for justice for the young man continues.
