In the late summer of 2015, the life of 23-year-old Keon DuBois was tragically cut short in Detroit, Michigan. Having been missing since Sunday, August 30th, his story took a heartbreaking turn when his own mother, desperate for answers, reportedly received information from a street source that led her to a vacant house on the city's east side. It was there, in the backyard of the abandoned dwelling in the 20000 block of Marx, near I-75 and 8 Mile Road, that a grim discovery was made on a
Tuesday evening.
Partially buried under debris, the body of Keon DuBois was found by his mother. An subsequent examination would reveal that the young man had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The identification was confirmed by his brother, who recognized him in part by his clothing. The discovery was a traumatic event for the family, with an assistant police chief noting the particular pain of a mother finding her own son's body.
In the immediate aftermath of the discovery, authorities stated that DuBois was known to visit the vacant home where his body was found, a place that was also apparently being used by a squatter. While the police indicated that they had someone they wanted to talk to in connection with the investigation, no arrests were immediately made. The case drew attention to the issue of gun violence, with DuBois being remembered on national memorials for victims of such acts. As of the initial reports, the investigation was ongoing, leaving a family to grapple with their sudden and violent loss as they sought justice for Keon.
