Nathaniel Rivers

Death by Force
Case Description
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On March 31, 1991, a violent incident occurred at an after-hours party in the Roxbury section of Boston, Massachusetts, resulting in the deaths of Nathaniel Rivers and Mia Sanders. The events leading up to this tragedy were deeply rooted in a gang rivalry between the "Big Head Boys" and the "Intervale Street Posse."

The catalyst for the violence was the murder of Todd Holliday, the older brother of Craig Holliday, a leader of the Big Head Boys. On March 23, 1991, Todd Holliday was shot ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Nathaniel Rivers

    Male

    Black / African American

    Boston

    MA

    1991-03-31

    Nathaniel

    Rivers

    01/04/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking a lot about the people who were at that party, especially someone like Mia Sander... ...Read More
    03/21/2024
    I've been following the tragic case of Nathaniel Rivers and Mia Sanders, and it just underscores how... ...Read More
    12/17/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about the victims of the Roxbury party shooting, especially Mia Sanders. It... ...Read More
    12/14/2023
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