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Marcus Jamal Osby

Case from Lansing, MI dated Oct 28, 2016

Victim Details

Marcus Jamal Osby

Male

Black / African American

Lansing

MI

2016-10-28

28

Marcus

Jamal Osby

06/30/2026

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In the fall of 2016, the life of Marcus Jamal Osby, a 28-year-old Black man from Lansing, Michigan, came to a tragic end in a case that police would later describe as a double murder-suicide. Osby, known to friends and family as 'Hoss' for his significant stature and physical strength, was a father of two sons and was remembered for his kind heart and gentle spirit. He was a graduate of Everett High School, where he had been a basketball player, and had worked for Meijer Warehouse for eight year ...
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  • Detroit Free Press: 3 dead in Lansing murder-suicide; victim feared 'he'll hurt me soon'
  • WXYZ: Police find three people shot & killed in Lansing during welfare check
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Marcus Osby and his background in basketball at Everett High School... ...Read More
    11/28/2023
    Just wanted to share some thoughts about Marcus's background and his journey in life. By all account... ...Read More
    07/06/2023
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    I’ve been reflecting on the community support that followed Marcus Osby’s tragic... ...Read More
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