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Dewayne Purnell, a 19-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on December 21, 2014, during a house party in Calumet City, Illinois. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at a residence on Escanaba Avenue, where a large gathering of young people, aged between 15 and 21, had assembled. The party, which was advertised on social media, saw attendees engaging in activities such as smoking marijuana, drinking alcohol, and using other substances. The atmosphere turned ...Read More
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Dewayne Purnell
Male
Black / African American
Calumet-city
IL
2014-12-21
19
Dewayne
Purnell
11/18/2025






