24, Chesapeake, VA
He went by the nickname Weezy, he was lively, funny and loved Lil Boosie. On Aug. 19, 2015 he died in jail after being accused of shoplifting $5.50 worth of snacks. He lived with schizophrenia, and when he was taken to court the judge ordered that he be taken to a psychiatric facility to receive the care he needed. Instead, he was put in a regional jail cell, where he was left to waste away for four months. He never got the care he needed.
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These descriptions were compiled by the NAMD Advocates. We also extend a special thanks to The Harriet Tubman Collective for compiling some of the names.
