Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Darius Perkins death by force case profile photo

Darius Perkins

Case from Baltimore, MD dated Aug 12, 2016

Victim Details

Darius Perkins

Male

Black / African American

Baltimore

MD

2016-08-12

32

Darius

Perkins

07/22/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the summer of 2016, the life of Darius Purnell Perkins, a 32-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland, was tragically cut short. Known affectionately as 'Dirt' to his friends and family, Perkins was a father to two sons, Darius and Daylin. He was a man who found joy in the simple things, with a noted love for animals and music. His journey through the Baltimore City Public Schools culminated in his graduation from Fredrick Douglas High School, and he went on to work for the Baltimore City Depart ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Darius Perkins, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • 1 dead, 2 wounded in Baltimore shootings - WBAL-TV
  • Man fatally shot in Sandtown-Winchester - Fox Baltimore
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    I’ve been thinking a lot about Darius—specifically his love for animals. I remember hearing abou... ...Read More
    07/16/2024
    I've been following Darius Perkins' case, and there's an aspect that keeps haunting me. It's gut-wre... ...Read More
    04/06/2023
    I've been following the updates on Darius Purnell Perkins' case and I couldn't help but be struck by... ...Read More
    01/15/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Darius Perkins

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Baltimore, Maryland

    Marcus Downer death by force case in Baltimore, MD

    Marcus Downer

    Death: Jul 26, 2015
    On a summer evening in Baltimore, the life of a promising young man was violently cut short. Marcus s ...Read More
    Joseph Kawa death by force case in Baltimore, MD

    Joseph Kawa

    Death: Jan 13, 2023
    In the afternoon of January 13, 2023, 18-year-old Joseph Kawa, a Black male, was fatally shot in Bal a ...Read More
    Winter Johnson death by force case in Baltimore, MD

    Winter Johnson

    Death: Feb 19, 2023
    In the late morning chill of a Baltimore February, tragedy irrevocably altered the life of Winter Jo J ...Read More
    Donald Demetrius White death by force case in Baltimore, MD

    Donald Demetrius White

    Death: Jun 07, 2022
    In the early morning hours of June 7, 2022, the life of 32-year-old Donald Demetrius White, a Black k ...Read More
    John Thomas death by force case in Baltimore, MD

    John Thomas

    Death: May 03, 2020
    On a spring evening in Baltimore, the lives of two young men were tragically cut short. John Thomas, s ...Read More
    Bernard Madison death by force case in Baltimore, MD

    Bernard Madison

    Death: May 24, 2017
    In the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of Baltimore, a community grappling with the complexities of o ...Read More
    Maricus Kyle Perkins death by force case in Baltimore, MD

    Maricus Kyle Perkins

    Death: Oct 03, 2011
    In the autumn of 2011, the life of Maricus Kyle Perkins, a 20-year-old Black/African American man fr f ...Read More