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Lloyd Gilmore’s Death and Sikeston’s Unanswered Questions | Kansas City News
A 44-year-old Black man from Sikeston, Missouri, died in police custody after seeking help, sparking outrage and renewed calls for justice in a city with a painful history of racial violence. Tased, restrained, and left without answers despite two autopsies, his death echoes deeper systemic failures as funding for racial equity efforts shrinks and community trust erodes. His daughter’s plea at his funeral — “stay woke, stay guarded” — captures a city’s simmering fear, while officials offer cautious reassurances that fall short of healing. As national attention fades, local residents demand…
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