Lawrence Walker

In the late hours of a Sunday in New Orleans, on November 18, 2012, the life of Lawrence Jacob Walker, a 29-year-old Black man, was tragically cut short. Known to his loved ones by the affectionate nicknames "Weasle" and "Weezle," his death left a void in the lives of his family and friends. The official word in his obituary was that he "departed this life," a gentle phrase for a departure that was anything but peaceful.

That evening, at approximately 10:30 p.m., police responded to a cal ...