David Edward Deporis

Death by Force

David Edward Deporis, a 40-year-old musician from Oakland, California, was tragically killed on August 9, 2017. Deporis was well-known in the local music scene for his heartfelt songwriting and performances. The incident occurred in the middle of the day when Deporis was sitting at an outdoor café in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood. A thief grabbed his laptop, which contained much of his music, and fled into a waiting car. In an attempt to retrieve the stolen laptop, Deporis chased the suspect ...Read More