Chronological Archive

Timeline

A chronological record of documented cases, federal investigations, and major developments.

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2026

  1. Case

    Kyle Bassinga found in Georgia

    Investigation is opened; few public details released.

    View case: Kyle Bassinga
  2. Case

    Juliana Nzita, 16, found in Charlotte, NC

    Reported missing April 28, 2026. Found hanging from a tree on the property of The United House of Prayer for All People on May 8, 2026.

    View case: Juliana Nzita
  3. Case

    Justice Kai James found at Turner Job Corps in Albany, Georgia

    A 21-year-old student was found hanged outside the campus cafeteria. Albany Police are investigating the death as suspicious; an autopsy was ordered.

    View case: Justice Kai James
  4. Case

    Unidentified 32-year-old man found hanging in Raleigh, NC

    Police ruled the death a suicide after surveillance footage showed the man walking alone toward the tree carrying an electrical cord; the medical examiner's review was pending.

    View case: Unidentified Man (32)

2025

  1. Case

    Trey Reed found on Mississippi campus

    Family demands federal involvement and independent autopsy.

    View case: Trey Reed
  2. Case

    Earl D. Smith found in Albany, New York

    Family publicly disputes the suicide ruling and calls for additional investigation.

    View case: Earl D. Smith

2020

  1. Case

    Malcolm Harsch found hanging in Victorville, CA

    Death occurs ten days before Robert Fuller's death in nearby Palmdale.

    View case: Malcolm Harsch
  2. Case

    Robert Fuller found hanging in Palmdale, CA

    Case sparks nationwide protests and demands for federal involvement.

    View case: Robert Fuller
  3. Federal Action

    FBI and DOJ open review of California hanging deaths

    Federal authorities announce review of multiple California cases.

  4. Investigation

    L.A. County rules Robert Fuller death a suicide

    Family continues to dispute the official finding.

    View case: Robert Fuller
  5. Case

    Omari Bryant found in Homerville, Georgia

    Family publicly disputes the suicide ruling and calls for additional investigation.

    View case: Omari Bryant

2018

  1. Case

    Danye Jones found hanging in St. Louis backyard

    Family publicly disputes the suicide ruling and calls for federal review.

    View case: Danye Jones