It’s hard to accept,” he said, expressing his emotional reaction. That interview was later shared widely on social media. Investigators have stated that race was not believed to be a factor,
As the homeowner is also a person of color. “He’s a nice, caring dude,” neighbor Asteria Williams said in defense of the homeowner.
“If they had just knocked and asked for help, he would have given it. He’s a nice person.” However, family members of the teens still expressed concerns and questions about how events unfolded.
“I hope someone can come forward and explain what happened, because this is devastating to our family,” said LaShawn Thornton, the aunt of Reid and Hernandez, in an interview with 11 Alive.
“There are three teens who are gone now. And we all loved them,” she said, calling for answers and what she described as justice.
