Douglas Heard, 32, of St. Louis died on June 8, 2008. Born February 8, 1976, he was remembered in memorial notices as a family-centered man who grew up close to his sister Angela and kept strong ties with parents Jackie and Diana Tompkins and an extended circle of relatives and friends. He attended Roosevelt High School, met Pamela Haughton—identified as the mother of his daughters Dougneshia and Dougniecia—and later trained in HVAC at Vatterott College.

Obituaries emphasize his plans to become an entrepreneur in hauling, construction, and power washing and his readiness to help family when needed. Funeral arrangements were set for June 14, 2008, at New Cote Brilliant COG with interment at Lake St. Charles Cemetery. The notices do not describe how he died or mention any suspect, arrest, charges, or court proceedings. If anyone knew Douglas, his family, or his work plans, please share information that might fill in the circumstances of his death.