In the city of St. Louis, a story of a young life cut short unfolded on September 2, 2017. Justin Bolden, a 19-year-old African-American male, was found shot to death inside a car on a Saturday morning. His death was one of a number of homicides that plagued the city that year.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene and launched an investigation into the fatal shooting. Despite their efforts to gather evidence and seek out witnesses, the case grew cold.
A lack of cooperation and limited information presented significant challenges for detectives working to solve the crime. As time passed, the likelihood of identifying a suspect diminished, and no arrests were ever made in connection with the homicide.
The case of Justin Bolden remains one of the many unsolved murders in St. Louis. Authorities have continued to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation. Community involvement is often crucial in solving such cases, and the hope for justice for Justin Bolden and his family rests on the possibility that someone will come forward with the information needed to hold his killer or killers accountable.
