Michael Dustin Flores was 16 and from Los Angeles, California when he died on March 24, 2007. He was found with severe injuries after a violent assault by multiple assailants that led to his death.

The Los Angeles Police Department investigated, identified and questioned several suspects in the months after the killing. Key suspects were arrested and charged with offenses ranging from assault to first-degree murder; prosecutors presented extensive evidence at a lengthy trial. The primary defendants were convicted and received lengthy prison terms.

Michael’s family spoke publicly during the investigation and trial, calling for justice and raising concerns about youth violence in the community. Does anyone have information about Michael’s life or the people who knew him that could add context to what happened?