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Brandon Thompson

Case from Detroit, MI dated Apr 05, 2021

Victim Details

Brandon Thompson

Male

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2021-04-05

31

Brandon

Thompson

06/28/2026

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In the spring of 2021, the life of 31-year-old Brandon Thompson was tragically cut short in Detroit, Michigan. A Black male, Thompson was reported missing by his family on April 3, 2021, sparking concern for his well-being. The search for him came to a grim conclusion just two days later.

On April 5, 2021, Thompson's body was discovered in the backyard of a vacant home on Richton Street, located near the Lodge Freeway and West Davison Street. An investigation by the Detroit Police Departm ...
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  • WDIV: Body of missing man found in backyard of vacant Detroit home
  • The Detroit News: 4 shot, 3 dead in shootings in Detroit
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