Nicholas Joseph Cox was a 24-year-old African American man from Chicago who died on August 5, 2018. Born December 1, 1994, to Kenya Latrice Queen and Joseph Cox Jr., he was raised in the community, accepted Christ at an early age, and attended Douglas Taylor School.

Authorities found Nicholas unresponsive with multiple injuries; investigators treated his death as suspicious and suspected foul play. As police developed the case they identified several suspects and made multiple arrests. Court filings indicate a primary suspect was charged with first-degree murder and prosecutors relied on forensic analysis, witness testimony, and surveillance footage as part of their case, while the defense contested the sufficiency of the evidence and suggested the injuries could have resulted from an accident.

Family members and the community held vigils and sought answers after his death. If anyone knew Nicholas, saw him in the days before August 5, 2018, or has information that could shed light on what happened, please come forward.