Seventeen years after a 16-year-old boy from Roxbury was brutally murdered on an MBTA bus in Dorchester, police are still seeking information about the case. Devonte Franklin's lifeless body was found on December 31, 2008, at around 9:30 p.m., while he was riding on a bus running on Route 28 near Blue Hill Avenue and Harvard Street.
According to authorities, an altercation took place on the bus, but the exact cause of it and with whom Franklin was involved remains unknown. He was taken to Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation into Franklin's murder initially stalled, but transit police have continued to pursue leads. In 2012, his mother, Aretha Maugé, participated in a charity walk to raise awareness about street violence in Boston. She shared her son's tragic story, stating that before his death, Franklin was struggling with bullying at school and the emotional toll of his parents' separation.
The police have now issued an appeal for anyone with information about Franklin's murder to come forward. They urge potential witnesses or informants to call their CIU (Crime Information Unit) at 617-222-1050. The police emphasize that any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be crucial in helping them solve the case and bring justice to Devonte Franklin and his family.
As the years have gone by, the public's attention has waned on this tragic event, leaving a sense of hopelessness surrounding Franklin's unsolved murder. The MBTA Transit Police are now pushing for renewed vigilance from the community, hoping that someone may remember a crucial detail or know of a witness who can provide valuable insights into this devastating crime.
It is imperative that the public shares any information they have about this case to help bring closure to the Franklin family and ensure that his memory is not forgotten.
According to authorities, an altercation took place on the bus, but the exact cause of it and with whom Franklin was involved remains unknown. He was taken to Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation into Franklin's murder initially stalled, but transit police have continued to pursue leads. In 2012, his mother, Aretha Maugé, participated in a charity walk to raise awareness about street violence in Boston. She shared her son's tragic story, stating that before his death, Franklin was struggling with bullying at school and the emotional toll of his parents' separation.
The police have now issued an appeal for anyone with information about Franklin's murder to come forward. They urge potential witnesses or informants to call their CIU (Crime Information Unit) at 617-222-1050. The police emphasize that any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be crucial in helping them solve the case and bring justice to Devonte Franklin and his family.
As the years have gone by, the public's attention has waned on this tragic event, leaving a sense of hopelessness surrounding Franklin's unsolved murder. The MBTA Transit Police are now pushing for renewed vigilance from the community, hoping that someone may remember a crucial detail or know of a witness who can provide valuable insights into this devastating crime.
It is imperative that the public shares any information they have about this case to help bring closure to the Franklin family and ensure that his memory is not forgotten.
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14 yrs old, his mum had to raise him alone after dad & mom split up too... that's a whole lotta emotional weight for one kid to carry. And now he's gone?! The system's gotta do better than this.
Devonte's story is heartbreaking, especially with all the stuff he was going through at school & home... bullying & parental separation 
. 17 yrs later & his family still deserves answers 
the public should really come forward if they remember anything, no matter how small it seems 
617-222-1050? Let's get some closure for Aretha & her fam 
. We gotta do better as a community to look out for each other, especially on public transportation 
, thinkin' 'bout what could've been if they caught that killer... it's like, we gotta remember our past, you know? We can't let all those memories fade away like the bus that took Devonte to his grave 
. His story's still relevant, even now. It's a reminder that we're all just one wrong move away from tragedy. We should all be askin' ourselves what would I do if it was my loved one who got caught up in somethin' like this? 
. I mean, think about all the times you've seen or heard somethin' that you brushed off 'cause it didn't seem important at the time? Now's the time to give those memories a second look 
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lets keep spreading awareness and hoping that someone out there remembers something that could help solve this case 
. The fact that the police are still asking for info like they're solving a cold case from yesterday is just so...exhausting 
. And yeah, I'm sure his mom's charity walk was super inspiring and all that jazz 
. I mean, come on, can't anyone remember anything? 
The fact that the public's attention has waned makes me wonder if this case was ever even taken seriously in the first place 
. His mom should get some help tho, she's been thru hell for far too long 
We gotta keep reminding ourselves that even small info can help crack it 
? That'd be amazing! Let's make sure we don't let Devonte's memory fade away 
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617-222-1050 is the number to call if u got any leads 
We gotta keep the memory of Devonte alive and fight for justice 4 him & his fam 
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... I'm hoping that someone might come forward with some info now. His mom did a charity walk back in 2012 and raised awareness about street violence in Boston... its good to see her keeping his memory alive 
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. We gotta share any info we might have, even if it seems small... its better than nothing!
