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Troy West

Case from Boston, MA dated Aug 25, 2008

Victim Details

Troy West

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Boston

MA

2008-08-25

2008-08-25

42

Troy

West

07/21/2026


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In the late summer of 2008, the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston was unsettled by a grim discovery. On the morning of Monday, August 25th, the body of a 42-year-old African-American man named Troy West was found. He was seated on a bench in the King-Adams playground, a small park situated at the corner of Adams and King streets. The initial discovery pointed to a violent end, and it was soon confirmed that he had sustained multiple stab wounds.

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  • Family seeks closure after man's murder - Boston Herald
  • Violence, grief, and disbelief in Dorchester - The Boston Globe
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    I've been following the case of Troy West for a while now, and something that's been bothering me is... ...Read More
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    I just wanted to touch on the community's efforts following Troy West's tragic death. It's clear tha... ...Read More
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