Derrick Neal

In the spring of 2014, the life of Derrick Neal, a 26-year-old African-American man, was tragically cut short on the streets of Detroit, Michigan. On May 28th, Neal was fatally shot, becoming another victim of the violence that plagued the city. His death unfolded during a period when Detroit was grappling with a high number of homicides, stretching the resources of the local authorities.

The investigation into Derrick Neal's murder was met with significant challenges from the outset. A l ...