Demani Allen

Do you know who murdered Demani Allen?
In June 2012, the life of two-year-old Demani De'Shaun Allen was cut tragically short in Louisville, Kentucky. The young Black boy’s death prompted an official investigation after he was rushed to a hospital and pronounced dead on June 5, 2012.

According to family members who spoke with the media, Demani’s mother had left him at her home in the care of a male acquaintance. At some point during that time, the toddler began to have trouble breathing. He was transported to a local hospital, but medical personnel were unable to save him.

The Louisville Metro Police Department opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the boy's death. By October 2012, the case had been turned over to the commonwealth's attorney's office for review. At that time, police were not commenting on the investigation, pending a decision from the prosecutor's office. Family members stated publicly that they did not believe any criminal activity had taken place.

Despite the initial investigation and review, no arrests were ever announced, and no charges were filed in connection with Demani’s death. More than a decade later, the case remains unresolved. The Louisville Metro Police Department continues to classify the death of Demani Allen as an open homicide from 2012.