Do you know who murdered Amilton Dossantos? In the late hours of a summer night in Boston, the life of 27-year-old Amilton Dossantos, a male, was tragically cut short. On August 9, 2017, police responded to reports of gunshots in the Dorchester neighborhood, near the intersection of Elder and Eastman Streets. Upon arrival, they were met with a horrific scene: a car engulfed in flames. After firefighters extinguished the blaze, they discovered the bodies of two men inside.
One of them was Amilton Dossantos.
Investigators soon determined that Dossantos and the other man, James Gomes, had been shot before their vehicle crashed and caught fire. The medical examiner officially ruled Dossantos's death a homicide. He had been a passenger in the car when the fatal shots were fired. The incident left his family devastated; his father, Romero Gomes dos Santos, had to endure the loss of his son shortly after losing his wife. Amilton, who was known to friends as "3 Milz," left behind a young son. Those who knew him described him as a quiet, smart, and friendly installation technician who was always a good listener and willing to help others.
In the years following the violent event, the case has remained unsolved. The Boston Police Department continues to list the death of Amilton Dossantos as an open homicide investigation. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Authorities have encouraged the community to come forward with any information that might bring closure to his family and provide the justice he deserves.
