In the early hours of a cold Saturday morning, the body of a young man was discovered, bringing a tragic end to a life that had just entered its early twenties. William Jackson-Bosley, a 22-year-old Black male from the Pittsburgh area, was found on December 13, 2014, in the city's Beltzhoover neighborhood. His body was located on the side of the road in the 900 block of Taft Avenue just after 7:30 a.m.
An autopsy would later confirm that he had died from a gunshot wound to the head and neck, and his death was officially ruled a homicide.
The investigation into the young man's death began to piece together his final hours. The PT Cruiser that William had been driving was not at the scene where his body was found. It was later discovered by police in Wilkinsburg, having been intentionally set on fire. This added a grim layer to the already perplexing case, suggesting a calculated effort to destroy evidence and cover the tracks of those responsible for this violent act.
In the years that have followed, the case has grown cold, leaving a family searching for answers and a community with the unsettling knowledge that a killer remains at large. Despite the efforts of the Pittsburgh police and a reward offered by Crime Stoppers for information leading to an arrest and conviction, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder. The motive for the killing also remains unknown. William's family has expressed their profound grief and frustration, pleading with anyone who may have information about his death to come forward. They remember him as a beloved son and friend, and they continue to hold out hope for justice.
