Janay John-Francois, mother of 15-year-old Rene Graham, shared her devastation over her son's unsolved murder at a Notting Hill Carnival warm-up event. Eight months after the tragedy, Graham was shot in front of numerous witnesses, yet no progress has been made in the investigation. Ms. John-Francois expressed anger and fear, questioning how such a crime could remain unresolved despite the crowd. She revealed her struggle with grief and safety, stating that she cannot feel secure until her son's killer is apprehended. The Metropolitan Police has issued multiple appeals for information but received little response.
"It's broken, shattered my life... It's killing me on the inside," said Janay John-Francois, describing her son as a "vibrant" teenager with the "biggest heart".
"I'm fuming because right now it seems I'm not going to get justice for my son," said Ms. John-Francois, expressing anger over the lack of progress in the investigation.
Ms. John-Francois questions how a violent crime can go unsolved despite numerous witnesses, stating: "How does that happen? In broad daylight with over a thousand people in that small park?... it's beyond me."
She shared, "I go down that road and I am looking over my shoulder. I don't know who it could be, and that messes up your head.... You can't live like that."
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