On an autumn evening in Newport News, Virginia, the life of 25-year-old Devoris Thomas Dickerson was tragically cut short. On October 30, 2012, Dickerson, a male known affectionately as 'VoVo' to his friends and family, was fatally shot. A graduate of Heritage High School, he was a father to a daughter and a son. Remembered as a great father and a hardworking individual who would give the shirt off his back, his sudden death left a void in the lives of his loved ones.
In the wake of the
shooting, the Newport News Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. However, the case proved to be a difficult one to solve. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, years have passed without any arrests being made in connection with Dickerson's murder. The case eventually grew cold, joining the ranks of other unsolved homicides in the city.
The passage of time has not diminished the quest for justice for Devoris Dickerson. His case is now in the hands of the Newport News Police Department's Cold Case Team, a specialized unit dedicated to re-examining unsolved murders. This team, comprised of experienced detectives, brings fresh eyes and advanced investigative techniques to cases that have remained unresolved for years. For the family and friends of Devoris Dickerson, the hope remains that this renewed focus will one day lead to the answers they have been seeking for over a decade and bring the individual or individuals responsible for his death to justice.
