The funeral of two-year-old Montrell Williams in East Harlem was marked by community mourning and demands for justice following his tragic death. Clergy and family criticized the NYPD and family courts for their inadequate response when Montrell went missing after a visitation with his father, who later confessed to his murder. The boy's mother, only 17, faced the heartbreaking reality of burying her son just after her high school graduation. The community plans to honor Montrell through various initiatives, symbolizing their call for accountability and a change in the handling of such cases.
"We lost a child again. When is this gonna stop?" said Cheryl Singletary following the service.
"If the police had done their job, [Montrell] would be here," said Cheryl Singletary.
McCall said the child's mother, who is 17, should've been celebrating her high school graduation this weekend.
Bishop Boyde Singletary and others chanted, 'Justice for who? Montrell!' as they carried the boy's small casket.
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