Delores Young

In the winter of 1965, a shadow fell over Benton Harbor, Michigan, with the disappearance of 19-year-old Delores Young. The young African American woman was abducted from the city streets, her sudden absence creating a void filled with fear and uncertainty for her loved ones and the community. The grim answer to her whereabouts came on February 16th, when her nude body was discovered amidst the charred remains of a burned-out house. The scene was one of profound violence and disrespect, leaving ...