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The homicide of Devon Burkes, age 23, in Detroit, Michigan on November 1, 2014, was part of a tragic series of violent incidents in the city that were related to gang activities and retaliatory shootings. This particular incident drew attention due to its ties to the notorious contract killer Vincent Smothers, who admitted to multiple killings, including others linked to gang disputes and drug-related violence.
Vincent Smothers, who became known as a contract killer responsible for nume ...Read More
Vincent Smothers, who became known as a contract killer responsible for nume ...Read More
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Devon Burkes
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Detroit
MI
2014-11-01
23
Devon
Burkes
12/02/2025
Area Body Found:
Forum Posts (3)
I've been following the Devon Burkes case and can't stop thinking about the impact on his family and... ...Read More
02/25/2024
02/25/2024
Did anyone else feel a chill when reading about how Vincent Smothers targeted his victims? It’s so... ...Read More
11/17/2023
11/17/2023
It’s truly devastating to think about how ordinary moments can suddenly turn tragic, like what hap... ...Read More
09/09/2023
09/09/2023
