Malcolm Marquise Myers, a 31-year-old African American man from Youngstown, Ohio, tragically died on April 10, 2022. He was affectionately known as "Malc" and was well-loved by his family and friends. Malcolm went missing on the day of his death and was found three months later, on July 23, 2022, at a vacant house on Loveless Avenue on the East Side of Youngstown. His body was discovered in a trash can, and it was determined that he had died from a gunshot wound.
The investigation into Malcolm's death has been challenging for the Youngstown Police Department. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unsolved, and the family continues to seek answers. The police have not released many details about the case, citing the need to protect the integrity of the investigation. However, they have stated that there are suspects, but no arrests have been made yet. The family has been actively involved in seeking justice for Malcolm, with his mother, Stephanie Myers, placing fliers around the community and offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible.
The case has seen multiple detectives assigned to it, with the current team working to gather more evidence and generate new leads. The turnover in detectives has been a source of frustration for the family, who fear that the case might be forgotten. Despite these challenges, the police have assured the family that cold cases are revisited often, and they remain committed to solving Malcolm's murder.
Malcolm's death has left a significant void in the lives of his loved ones, who remember him fondly for his love of hip-hop, sports, and his caring nature. His family continues to hope for justice and closure, urging anyone with information to come forward and help bring those responsible to justice.