Demetrius Griffin Jr. was 15 when his body was found in a garbage can in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on October 12, 2016. His body had been severely burned, and an autopsy showed he was alive when the fire was set. Authorities ruled the death a homicide but have not identified any suspects.

Demetrius had just started high school and was planning to try out for the swim team. Family and community members described him as gentle and respectful. His family has questioned whether the killing was connected to gang violence or a hate crime. Community leaders criticized the city’s low homicide clearance rate as the investigation remained unsolved despite increased rewards and public appeals.

If anyone knew Demetrius, saw him on October 12, 2016, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.