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Maurice Parker, a 21-year-old resident of Queens, NY, tragically lost his life on May 18, 2007, in a case of mistaken identity. Parker, who had recently moved back to Queens from Maryland after completing trade school, was an avid basketball player and aspiring hip-hop lyricist. On the day of his death, he was standing outside a convenience store on Bowne Street in Flushing, talking on his cellphone. Unbeknownst to him, his friend, who was wearing a red sweatshirt—a color associated with the r ...Read More
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Maurice Parker
Male
Black / African American
Queens
NY
2007-05-18
21
Maurice
Parker
11/25/2025
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I was reflecting on the lives of those who knew Maurice when this tragedy happened. It must have bee... ...Read More
09/19/2024
09/19/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about the investigators who worked tirelessly on Maurice Parker’s case,... ...Read More
04/20/2024
04/20/2024
It’s hard to think about Maurice Parker and not feel deep sadness for his family and friends. I re... ...Read More
10/12/2023
10/12/2023
