Henry David Petty was a 22-year-old Black man from St. Louis who died on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. Public notices that followed focused on funeral arrangements: visitation 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday at Temple of Deliverance Church in St. Louis, a funeral service at 11 a.m., and burial at Lake Charles Memorial Park Cemetery with arrangements by Serenity Memorial Chapel. His passing is recorded by name and place but without the narrative that would explain how he came to die.

If anyone knew Henry, witnessed events around December 13, 2011, or has information about what happened, please share what is known.