On a summer evening in New Orleans, the life of 31-year-old Black male Yousha Rhea was tragically cut short. On June 13, 2010, Rhea was found shot to death inside a car in the 1900 block of North Tonti Street. He was not alone; alongside him was another victim, 26-year-old Thurnel Colbert, who had also been fatally shot. The discovery marked the beginning of a double homicide investigation by the New Orleans Police Department.
Yousha, known to his loved ones as a spirited and caring
individual, was a son, brother, and friend. His unexpected death sent ripples of grief through his community. He was remembered for his lively personality and was deeply missed by his family and friends, who were left to grapple with the sudden and violent loss.
In the days following the discovery, the Orleans Parish Coroner's office confirmed the identities of both Rhea and Colbert, and determined that both men died from gunshot wounds. Despite the initial investigation and the classification of the deaths as a double homicide, information regarding a motive for the killings has not been made public. Years have passed since the incident, and despite inquiries into the case, there have been no reports of any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the murders of Yousha Rhea and Thurnel Colbert. The case, like many others, has grown cold, leaving a family without answers and a community still searching for justice.
