In the summer of 2024, Japree Marcus, a 19-year-old male from Tacoma, Washington, was on a promising path. A year prior, in June 2023, he had graduated with honors from Gates High School, where he was chosen to give a speech to his graduating class. Described by his family as intelligent, talented, and kindhearted, he was focused on his future. He had recently passed his union apprenticeship with a high score and told his mother that in two years, she wouldn't have to worry about anything. He wa
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