Vallerie Dossett

Death by Force

Vallerie Dossett, age 45, was killed on October 24, 2016, in Detroit, Michigan. Her death occurred amidst a challenging time for Detroit, which experienced a slight rise in homicides that year, with a total of 302 recorded cases—a 2.3% increase compared to 2015. Vallerie’s homicide became part of a wider backdrop of violence in the city, where crime rates remained a major concern and many homicide cases remained unsolved.

Detroit has faced over 8,000 murders since 1980, with nearly ...Read More