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In the summer of 2010, the life of John Bernard 'Dookie' Beamus Jr., a 32-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short. On the evening of Wednesday, August 11, 2010, in the Parkland neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, Beamus was shot and killed. He was in his wheelchair in his own front yard on South 28th Street, a familiar spot for the friendly neighborhood figure. Beamus was not alone in his final moments; his childhood friend, Pernell Dillard, was also killed in the attack.
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In the summer of 2010, the life of John Bernard 'Dookie' Beamus Jr., a 32-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short. On the evening of Wednesday, August 11, 2010, in the Parkland neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, Beamus was shot and killed. He was in his wheelchair in his own front yard on South 28th Street, a familiar spot for the friendly neighborhood figure. Beamus was not alone in his final moments; his childhood friend, Pernell Dillard, was also killed in the attack.
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John Beamus
December 19, 2022
Male
Black / African American
Louisville
KY
2010-08-11
2010-08-11
32
John
Beamus
12/02/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
I've been following John's case for a while, and I can't help but feel for his family, who must be e... ...Read More
10/13/2024
10/13/2024
Has anyone here ever heard any updates on the car that was allegedly seen speeding away from the sce... ...Read More
02/17/2023
02/17/2023
Hey everyone,
I've been following the case of John Bernard Beamus Jr., and something about the lo... ...Read More
02/14/2023
I've been following the case of John Bernard Beamus Jr., and something about the lo... ...Read More
02/14/2023
