De'Mar De'Angelo Bester, a 24-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 23, 2016, in Rock Island, Illinois. De'Mar was shot and killed during a robbery on the 1200 block of 11th Street. His death has left a lasting impact on his family and the community, who continue to honor his memory through various initiatives.
De'Mar's case remains unsolved, and his family has expressed frustration with the lack of progress in the investigation.
Each year, they display billboards at the intersection of 11th Street and 18th Avenue to keep his memory alive and raise awareness about the unsolved case. De'Mar's mother, Othea Stevenson, has been actively working with the city to make positive changes in the community in her son's honor. She has also sought assistance from an outside agency, hoping to finally get some closure for her family.
Despite the ongoing efforts, no arrests have been made, and the case remains open. The Rock Island Police Department continues to seek information from the public to help solve the case. De'Mar's family remains hopeful that justice will be served and that his legacy will continue to inspire positive change in the community.
