Darrin Joss, a 45-year-old white male, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2016, in Chicago, IL. Born on April 3, 1970, in Dubuque, IA, Darrin graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1988 and later obtained a degree in Economics from the University of Iowa. He began his career as a trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, eventually forming his own trading group, the Joss Group Trading. Darrin was known for his caring and compassionate nature, always willing to lend a hand to those in need. He was a proud fan of the Hawkeyes, Cubs, and Vikings, and he cherished his dog, Hawki.
The circumstances surrounding Darrin Joss's death were tragic. On March 2, 2016, Darrin was shot and killed while working out in the gym of his luxury River West apartment building in Chicago. The shooter, Reggie Daniel, a 51-year-old paraplegic man, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder.
The incident was captured on surveillance footage, which showed Daniel shooting Joss at point-blank range as he exercised on an elliptical machine. Daniel claimed that he acted in self-defense, alleging that Joss had threatened and harassed him over a period of months. However, the court found no evidence to support Daniel's claims of self-defense, and he was convicted of first-degree murder.
The trial revealed that the two men had a contentious relationship, with Daniel testifying that Joss had physically assaulted him and threatened him on multiple occasions. Daniel stated that the conflict began when Joss's girlfriend flirted with him, leading to ongoing tension between the two men. On the day of the shooting, Daniel retrieved a gun from his apartment and shot Joss in the back of the head as he worked out. The court rejected Daniel's self-defense argument, noting that the shooting occurred well after the initial argument had ended.
Darrin Joss's death left a profound impact on his family and friends. His brother, Neil Joss, spoke during the sentencing hearing, recalling how Darrin had been looking forward to the start of the baseball season and how much he loved the city of Chicago. The loss of Darrin was deeply felt by those who knew him, and his memory continues to be cherished by his loved ones.
