GUILTY MI - Demarius Reed, 20, EMU student, shot to death, Ypsilanti, 18 Oct 2013

[nursebeeme]

Shortly after news of the young man's death became a national story, a search tagged #RIPDReed began trending on Twitter. A day later, there was even an original song posted on the website, SoundCloud.com, in memoriam of Reed titled, "Brother Reed (Fallen Angel)" by user AJ Walker (@_AJWALK).



Reed himself was evidently active on Twitter as well using the account handle of @D_Reed2. His last Tweet came on Tuesday: "Blessed ta see another 24 please help me to make good decisions my lord."

Reed posted photos of himself, family and friends on the Twitter account, and posted videos from his current season with the EMU Eagles:

http://www.heritage.com/articles/2013/10/21/ypsilanti_courier/news/doc5263eb70b4db0121771757.txt

more at link (including the song that someone made for him)

 

[nursebeeme]

Two EMU students reported being assaulted, and one robbed, by a group of between four and six men in a gray or silver van. One assault took place about 2:20 a.m. Saturday and the second incident took place almost exactly 24 hours later. The incidents sent the two EMU students to the hospital, where they were treated for their injuries.

Ypsilanti police continue to investigate those incidents and are looking for possible connections.

http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2013/10/police_investigating_weekend_r.html

mister nurse told me about this on saturday!

also there were two rapes on campus over the weekend as well... GEEZ!!!!!

 

[black_squirrel]

I hate to say or think ill words about the deceased - but scrolling thru his facebook allows you to see that his family has suffered several deaths in the last few years - one of his grandmother, which Im assuming we can relate to old age - but then there are several posts in regards to losing a brother, and a cousin - and another cousin being "locked up" MOO of course

someone said in an interview that he changed his life around, suggesting that he was not a good influence at first,
but became a leader later.m

I am not sure if robbery was the main motive. There may be some connection to the party.

 

[nursebeeme]

http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2013/10/demarius_reed_homicide_emu_to.html

second campus safety forum today at 4

ypd will also speak

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Eastern Michigan University to address student safety concerns

Recent violence on, off Ypsilanti campus has students, faculty concerned

Author: Will Jones, Local 4 Reporter, [email protected]

Published On: Oct 21 2013 10:32:13 PM EDT Updated On: Oct 21 2013 11:18:00 PM EDT

YPSILANTI, Mich. -
The Eastern Michigan University community is on guard after a recent rash of violent crimes targeting students.

"I am a little worried but it's also, like, I got to live my life," said student Sarah Kuehn.

"It is very taxing when we should be focused on our academics we are focused on whether or not we are going to make it home or even to class," said student Bobby Curry...

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...erns/-/1719418/22553140/-/24qch6/-/index.html

 

[Spellbound]

So sad to think we have come to a point where gun shots are not reported and a body laying in a hallway is walked by assuming the person is just passed out.

http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2013/10/demarius_reed_6_people_heard_gunshots.html

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Funeral Arrangements Made, Memorial Fund Established for Demarius Reed

By Bob Eccles

Funeral arrangements have been set for the Eastern Michigan University student athlete found dead in his off-campus apartment complex Friday morning.

Viewing for 20 year-old Demarius Reed takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Central time at Leak and Sons Funeral Chapel, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Avenue in Chicago. Reed's funeral will be held at 11 Central Saturday morning at Holy Temple Evangelistic Church of God in Christ, 15912 Lincoln Avenue in Harvey, Illinois...

http://wemu.org/post/funeral-arrangements-made-memorial-fund-established-demarius-reed

 

[nursebeeme]

reward has been doubled

http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region...r-information-in-emu-football-player-homicide

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Rally, vigil planned for slain Eastern Michigan University football player

Reward up to $10,000 in Demarius Reed's shooting death

Author: Halston Herrera, Senior News Editor for ClickOnDetroit.com, [email protected]

Published On: Oct 24 2013 01:07:48 PM EDT

YPSILANTI, Mich. -
Students plan a march, rally and candlelight vigil for slain Eastern Michigan University football player Demarius Reed.

The school says the "Increase the Peace" events begin Thursday afternoon on its Ypsilanti campus...

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...yer/-/1719418/22613754/-/8w2360z/-/index.html

 

[Spellbound]

The families of Julia and Dmarius were both present at the "Stop the Violence" event. An ironic twist---Julia's mom recently met Demarius:


Kim [Julia Niswinder's mother] said in a chance encounter, she met Demarius at a Meijer where she now works about two weeks ago.

"A 20-minute conversation turned into an hour conversation because he recognized my Justice for Julia bracelet," Kim said. "He asked me how I knew Julia and I said that was my daughter. ... He was comforting me. He left such an impression on me."

more on this and the event at:

http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2013/10/demarius_reeds_mother_he_was_a.html

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

October 24, 2013 at 1:00 am

'Don't stay silent,' mothers of slain EMU students tell crowd

Candice Williams /The Detroit News

Ypsilanti — The family of an Eastern Michigan University football player slain last week joined hundreds of students in a rally and candlelight vigil Thursday.

“He was a wonderful child,” said Tanesha Reed, mother of Demarius Reed, found dead in his off-campus apartment Oct 18. “He loved his family. He loved football. He loved life.”

Increase the Peace drew hundreds for a march, a rally and a candlelight vigil for Reed. Two rapes and three assaults on campus were reported over the last weekend...

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131024/METRO08/310240063#ixzz2ik1ciXIg

 

[nursebeeme]

investigation advances

http://www.freep.com/article/201311...n-into-EMU-football-player-s-slaying-advances

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

November 15, 2013 at 1:00 am

EMU football player's slaying haunts family

Serena Maria Daniels /The Detroit News

When Carl Reed sent his son to Ypsilanti three years ago, he thought he was putting the young wide receiver into the hands of what was quickly becoming an extended football family at Eastern Michigan University.

Demarius Reed already knew some of his Eagles teammates, and he would be able to play as a freshman. He also would be only a few hours’ drive away from his hometown of Chicago.

But signs of dysfunction in his son’s football family became apparent over the seasons, the father said. Demarius Reed sat out part of his sophomore year after he and then-head coach Ron English butted heads after the wide receiver questioned English’s decisions to change game plans.

“Nonetheless, he still tried to see it through, to finish what he started,” Carl Reed said.

But his son would never get that chance. Reed, 20 and a junior, was gunned down about 7:15 a.m. Oct. 18 in the University Green Apartments on the 700 block of West Clark Road in what appeared to be a robbery. He was left to die in the hallway of the off-campus apartment building. No arrests have been made in the case...

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131115/METRO06/311150036#ixzz2kizUlLsp

 

[fran]

2 charged in death of ex-Simeon football player Demarius Reed

Two 20-year-old men have been charged with the murder of Demarius Reed, an Eastern Michigan University football player from Chicago, officials said.

Ed Jemeal Thomas and Kristopher Kaivon Pratt, both from Detroit, have been charged with murder, armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery, according to police in Ypsilanti, Mich. Pratt is also charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a firearm.

more at link ............. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...player-demarius-reed-20131125,0,5746065.story





Demarius Reed homicide: 2 men face murder and robbery charges in EMU football player's death

http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2013/11/2_men_face_murder_and_robbery.html

 

[Spellbound]

A tip with a nickname and cell phone number led to arrests:

http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2013/12/documents_show_new_details_on.html

 

[Spellbound]

Two accused in death of Demarius Reed have court date adjourned until next month

http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor...used_of_killing_emu_foo.html#cmpid=nwsltrhead

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Police: Slain player targeted because of clothes

Police: Slain EMU football player may have been targeted for robbery because of clothing

Published On: Dec 11 2013 06:42:19 AM EST

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Police say an Eastern Michigan University football player killed during a possible robbery may have been targeted because he had on expensive-looking clothing.

The Ann Arbor News reports the detail is in transcripts from a hearing in the case that it reviewed...

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...thes/-/1719418/23427566/-/jwoi33/-/index.html


December 11, 2013 at 8:08 am

Police: Slain Eastern Michigan player targeted because of clothes

Associated Press

Ypsilanti — Police say an Eastern Michigan University football player killed during a possible robbery may have been targeted because he had on expensive-looking clothing.

The Ann Arbor News reports the detail is in transcripts from a hearing in the case that it reviewed...

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131211/METRO06/312110049#ixzz2nAo8lKq5

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Probable cause hearing planned for 2 young men in fatal shooting of EMU football player

Demarius Reed killed in his off-campus apartment in October 2013

Published On: Jan 17 2014 07:22:39 AM EST

YPSILANTI, Mich. -
A court hearing is planned for two young men who could be ordered to trial in the fatal shooting of an Eastern Michigan University football player.

A District Court judge in Washtenaw County will hear evidence Friday...

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/...ayer/-/1719418/23975594/-/2vi6gx/-/index.html


January 17, 2014 at 6:59 am

Judge to hear evidence in EMU player's death

Associated Press

Ypsilanti — A court hearing is planned for two young men who could be ordered to trial in the fatal shooting of an Eastern Michigan University football player.

A District Court judge in Washtenaw County will hear evidence Friday to determine if there’s probable cause to send 20-year-old Ed Thomas and 19-year-old Kristopher Pratt to trial for murder...

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140117/METRO06/301170050#ixzz2qfTciPIO

 

[Spellbound]

Emotional testimony heard at court hearing for 2 men accused of killing Demarius Reed:

http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2014/01/emotional_testimony_heard_at_c.html

There is info I don't recall having read about before.

 

[Spellbound]

Preliminary hearing for two accused has been postponed until February 3. The girlfriend of one of the defendants (mother of his child) did not show up yesterday. proceeding was postponed to today and she was subpoenaed for today's hearing; now she is invoking the Fifth and has been assigned an attorney.

http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor...og_final_witness_expect.html#cmpid=nwsltrhead