Dexter Wade, laid to rest in Mississippi without company, finally receives the funeral he was denied
Dexter Wade, a man who was killed by an off-duty police officer and buried in a pauper's field without his family being notified, finally received a proper funeral after months of searching and fighting for answers. Civil rights leaders, elected officials, and grieving family members attended the service, which was live-streamed to a national audience. Dexter Wade's mother tearfully addressed her son, expressing relief that he had finally made it home. The case has sparked public outrage and calls for accountability, with civil rights lawyers and activists demanding a Justice Department investigation. Local leaders have also expressed support and promised a full review of the case.