On a Saturday afternoon, on September 22, 2012, the life of 20-year-old Maurice S. Landis II was tragically cut short in Kansas City, Missouri. The incident occurred at approximately 3:24 p.m., leaving a community searching for answers that remain elusive. To this day, the homicide of the young Black male is considered unsolved.
Authorities with the Kansas City Missouri Police Department have a case file open for Landis's death, but details surrounding the specific circumstances of his killing have not been publicly disclosed. Information regarding any potential suspects or persons of interest has not been released, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The investigation into who is responsible for his death continues.
The case of Maurice S. Landis II is listed among the city's unsolved homicides, a painful reminder of a life taken too soon and a family left without closure. Law enforcement encourages anyone with information to come forward, hoping that a crucial tip might one day lead to a breakthrough in the investigation and bring justice for Landis and his loved ones.
