Germaine Rucker, age 15

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Lost to gun violence on August 10, 2003 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Newspapers.com: Two are convicted in separate killings of Boston teenagers (Germaine Rucker and Nabil Essaid) 2006 - Newspapers.com
Newspapers.com: Roxbury neighbors rally to keep local market open (Germaine Rucker 2003) - Newspapers.com
Newspapers.com: Man, 18, gets life for boy's slaying (Germaine Rucker 2003) 2006 - Newspapers.com
Newspapers.com: A life taken on the street (Germaine Rucker 2003) part 1 - Newspapers.com
Newspapers.com: Murdered at 15, youth is recalled for his courage (Germaine Rucker 2003) - A life taken, part 2 - Newspapers.com
masslive: A Dorchester murder appeal case could set off wave of retrials
Apr 26: bpdnews.com: JURY CONVICTS DEFENDANT, 18, IN MURDER OF 15-YEAR-OLD — bpdnews.com
Supreme Court Upholds Murderer's Conviction
High Court to Dissect Killer Teen’s Confession

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