George M. Saydee, a 34-year-old Black man, was fatally shot on the night of Sunday, November 30, 2014, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Originally from Liberia, his family had immigrated to the United States in the 1990s to escape civil war. He was a father and worked as a residential counselor at a local facility called Starting Point. On that fateful evening, he was gunned down outside of his own apartment on Duncannon Avenue.
The news of his violent death sent shockwaves through his close-knit family. His mother, Betty Saydee, was working her custodial job at UMass Medical Center when a shooting victim was brought in. Though no one had told her the victim's identity, she had a premonition that it was her son, a fear that was tragically confirmed shortly thereafter. The family was left heartbroken and searching for answers in the wake of their loss.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Worcester Police Department launched an investigation, searching for the person or persons responsible for Mr. Saydee's death. His family has expressed their belief that the killer was not a stranger, but someone who knew George and was familiar with their family, suggesting a personal motive behind the attack. They have heard that two men wearing dark clothing may have been involved. Despite the presence of surveillance cameras at the apartment complex, no arrests have ever been made in the case.
The family has openly acknowledged that George had a complicated past, having spent time on the streets and having had previous encounters with law enforcement. However, they do not believe his criminal history is connected to his murder. They fear that his past may have led to a less thorough investigation into his death. Years have passed, and the case remains unsolved, leaving his loved ones to continue their fight for justice and closure. The Worcester Police Detective Bureau has encouraged anyone with information to come forward.
