Dwayne Boykins

Death by Force

Dwayne Boykins, aged 25, was murdered on August 4, 2012, in Detroit, Michigan. The details of his death are part of a larger narrative of violence that Detroit has struggled with for years. The homicide of Boykins took place during a year when Detroit experienced a sharp increase in homicides, with 386 recorded incidents—an increase of over 12% compared to the previous year. This surge in violence reflected a broader issue of rising crime rates across the city, which has historically been chal ...Read More