Thomas Sonnenberg

Death by Force

On a cold Minneapolis day in January of 2014, a simple act of kindness by 69-year-old Thomas Sonnenberg, a White male, had a tragic and fatal conclusion. On January 31st, a frantic 20-year-old man, Devon Parker, appeared at the back door of Sonnenberg's home, claiming that someone was trying to kill him. A retired technician known for his generosity, Sonnenberg brought the stranger inside to protect him and promptly called 911 at the man's request.

Moments after making the call for help, ...Read More

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