On a tragic evening in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on May 10, 2023, the life of 17-year-old Cristian "C.J." Upah, a White/Caucasian male, was cut short. A junior at Linn-Mar High School, he was known for his kind heart, especially towards younger kids and animals. That night, what began as a planned sale of vape cartridges ended in a fatal encounter. Upah, accompanied by his 19-year-old girlfriend, Mia Updegraff, had arranged to meet an acquaintance from school in the 3500 block of Oakland Road NE. The
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