StitchFix: https://www.stitchfix.com/milehigher Upwork: https://upwork.com/save AuraFrames: https://auraframes.com/MILEHIGHER or use code MILEHIGHER at checkout! SimpliSafe: https://simplisafe.com/MILEHIGHER Revolve: https://revolve.com/MILEHIGHER & use code MILEHIGHER When 24-year-old Danyé Jones was discovered hanging from a tree in St. Louis County, local police quickly labeled it a suicide. But his mom, Melissa, a fierce frontline activist from Ferguson, had a different story to tell. Her viral post stirred up headlines, alleging her son didn't take his own life but was lynched. Despite efforts to challenge the suicide ruling and seek transparency, authorities maintained their position. The case remains unresolved, leaving unanswered questions about the circumstances surrounding Danyé Jones's death and the pursuit of justice in Ferguson. Justice for Danyé Jones Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justiceforDanyeJones Plain View Project: https://www.plainviewproject.org/data GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-danye-jones Intro 0:00 An Intro to Danyé's Case 3:37 Danyé's Early Life 8:00 The Night it Happened 9:38 Bad Signs Early On 14:11 Poor Police Work 20:52 Fighting for Justice 25:55 Not the First Time 29:03 Connections to Activism 47:39 Insult to Injury 53:19 The Plain View Project 1:04:06 Intimidation Tactics 1:14:03 A New Theory 1:20:43 It Sadly Won't Be the Last Time 1:25:04 Final Thoughts & Outro 1:32:41 Mile Higher Media website: https://milehigher.com/ Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Mile Higher Merch: milehigher.shop Check out our other podcasts! The Sesh https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4X Lights Out https://bit.ly/3n3Gaoe Planet Sleep https://linktr.ee/planetsleep Join our official FB group! https://bit.ly/3kQbAxg MHP YouTube: http://bit.ly/2qaDWGf Are You Subscribed On Apple Podcast & Spotify?! Support MHP by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcast :) https://apple.co/2H4kh58 MHP Topic Request Form: https://forms.gle/gUeTEzL9QEh4Hqz88 You can follow us on all the things: @milehigherpod Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MileHigher Hosts: Kendall: @kendallraeonyt IG: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonyt YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/kendallsplace Josh: @milehigherjosh IG: http://www.instagram.com/milehigherjosh Producers: Janelle: @janelle_fields_ IG: https://www.instagram.com/janelle_fields_/ Ian: @ifarme IG: https://www.instagram.com/ifarme/ Tom: @tomfoolery_photo IG: / tomfoolery_photo Podcast sponsor inquires: adops@audioboom.com ✉ Send Us Mail ✉ Kendall Rae & Josh Thomas 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233 Greenwood Village, CO 80112 Music By: Mile Higher Boys YT: https://bit.ly/2Q7N5QO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F4ik... Sources: The creator hosts a documentary series for educational purposes (EDSA). These include authoritative sources such as interviews, newspaper articles, and TV news reporting meant to educate and memorialize notable cases in our history. Videos come with an editorial and artistic value.