When 24-year-old Danyé Jones was discovered hanging from a tree in St. Louis County, local police quickly labeled it a suicide. But his mom, Melissa, a fierce frontline activist from Ferguson, had a different story to tell. Her viral post stirred up headlines, alleging her son didn't take his own life but was lynched. Despite efforts to challenge the suicide ruling and seek transparency, authorities maintained their position. The case remains unresolved, leaving unanswered questions about the circumstances surrounding Danyé Jones's death and the pursuit of justice in Ferguson.

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373: The Disturbing Backyard Scene Points To Murder... The Unresolved Danyé Jones Case

DEC 11, 202594 MIN
Mile Higher

373: The Disturbing Backyard Scene Points To Murder... The Unresolved Danyé Jones Case

DEC 11, 202594 MIN

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