Mele Kulea Taiamoni

Death by Force

Mele Kulea Taiamoni, a 21-year-old resident of Oakland, California, was tragically killed on November 22, 2008. The incident took place in East Oakland, an area that has struggled with high levels of violence for years. Taiamoni's death was one of 115 homicides recorded in Oakland that year, reflecting a particularly violent period in the city’s history. The high homicide rate in 2008 contributed to ongoing safety concerns in the community, with many of these cases remaining unsolved.
...Read More