Kane Aurelius Sanders was an 18-year-old from New Orleans who died on Saturday, January 8, 2022. A McDonough 35 College Preparatory High School graduate who worked at Winn-Dixie, Kane was remembered for a contagious laugh and a beautiful smile and described as ambitious and dedicated. He enjoyed racing remote control cars, video gaming, baking, fishing and working on race cars with his father, uncle and family friends.

The circumstances of his death and whether any arrests or suspects were identified were not provided. He is survived by his parents, Ellis and Aurora Gillett-Sanders, and his sister, Kalise Sanders; a celebration of life took place January 22, 2022, at The Boyd Family Funeral Home in New Orleans.

If anyone knew Kane or has information about what happened to him, please share what you know.