Maurice Nelson, 35, was found dead in his East Side Chicago home on the evening of March 22, 2019. Known as Pappas, he was described as outgoing, active in his community, passionate about basketball and art, pursuing certification as a security officer, and involved in spreading the word of God.

The scene and his injuries indicated a violent assault; investigators described multiple injuries consistent with a struggle and treated the case as a homicide. The Chicago Police Department identified persons of interest and developed several leads, but as of the latest updates no arrests have been announced and the case remains open. Maurice’s family and community have pushed for answers and continue to seek justice for his death.

If anyone has information about Maurice, his last known contacts, or the events of March 22, 2019, please come forward.