"It's incumbent on us now. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The entire incident was captured on CCTV. Instead, he pointed the rifle at Dinkheller and the officer was forced to fire a shot in an attempt to subdue the attack. shooting death of 15-year-old Latasha Harlins on March 16, 1991 by Du didn't see the Two weeks after the beating of Rodney King, a Korean-born shopkeeper shot a 15-year-old black girl named Latasha Harlins in the back of her head in a dispute over a bottle of orange juice. The most informative, researched, and entertaining true crime stories on the internet. Sophia Nahli Allison (born 1987) is an American documentary filmmaker and photographer. In court, Judge Karlin said: Did Mrs Du react inappropriately? In February 1984, Doucet kidnapped the young boy and took him to California. Three LAPD officers were later acquitted of using excessive force during Kings arrest. She entered the store and according to Du attempted to steal a $1.79 bottle of orange juice. Every level of the criminal justice system is problematic with regard to race and class.. If that were true, how does one explain the recent violent death of Ahmaud Aubrey? EN RU CN DE ES. The First Trial/Simi Valley February 1992, VIDEO #2: The Beating of Rodney King, and the 1992 L.A. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. And a Netflix documentary, "A Love Song for Latasha" that looks at the life of the young girl, was just nominated for an Academy Award. Subtitles available.). The name Neda means voice in modern Persian, so Neda Agha-Soltan has been referred to as the voice of Iran. After the video of her death was shown on CNN, it quickly went viral. The decision caused outrage in Los Angeles and a large number of Korean-owned businesses were attacked. Copyright 2023 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), all rights reserved. I just wanted him to stop.. After entering the store, Latasha got a bottle of orange juice from the shelf and placed it in her backpack. On a Saturday morning in 1991, 15-year-old Latasha Harlins walked to a market five minutes from her home in South-Central Los Angeles to buy a bottle of orange juice. The teenagers aunt Denise, who helped bring her up, previously told how she was haunted by the injustice, especially as appeals against Dus sentencing were rejected. Please watch these videos when prompted by the actors during the performance of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992. Something went wrong, please try again later. Watch The Dope Years: The Story of Latasha Harlins Full Movie IN HD Visit :: https://primeflixz.xyz/watch/tt13580904 Tlcharger : - https://primeflixz.xyz/w. During the event, Brannan was pulled over for speeding at 100 mph. The facts are contested by both communities. On January 18, 1993, a woman named Maritza Martin was shot to death by her ex-husband in North Lauderdale, Florida. The killer used a high-powered rifle, but it is unclear if he was a sniper. Jody is quoted as an adult: I didnt want him dead. After the dog was set free, Brunston can be seen tossing a flip-flop sandal before being shot to death by the police. Harlins' death came 13 days after the videotaped beating of Rodney King. Harlins then picked up the orange juice bottle that dropped during the scuffle, Du snatched the bottle from her, and Harlins turned to leave. The trial was covered in Los Angeles newspapers. EXCLUSIVE: Latasha Harlins was killed by a Korean shop owner in 1991, just two weeks after the savage beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers. After the initial shots were fired, the news team fled the scene and dropped the camera. While Neda was lying on the street, it is comforting to know that people reassured the young woman to not be afraid as she made her way into the afterlife. Harlins picked up the orange juice bottle that dropped during the scuffle, Soon snatched the bottle from her and Harlins turned to exit the store. Somebody that, whether we knew it or not as children, was strong in our community," said O'Bard. She lunged at Latasha and grabbed her backpack. benefit. Get the latest headlines, releases and insider-gossip direct to your inbox with our Binge-worthy newsletter. Maritza Matin was shot a total of 10 times (12 bullets fired). It is also the jury, judge and the prosecutor. "In the film we do not use footage of her death, we're not focused on her death but really rebirthing the memory of who Latasha was," director Sophia Nahlie Allison explained. The bullet struck Harlins in the back of her head and killed her instantly. The incident happened only two weeks after the videotaped arrest and beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers. The group was playing in front of a crowd of over 200 people when Gale approached the stage, pulled out a 9-mm Beretta 92FS, and shot Dimebag three times in the head, killing him. Police immediately grabbed Plauche and said Gary, why? The 25-year-old was tasered, kicked and battered with batons more than 50 times after being arrested for drunk-driving in Los Angeles in March 1991. or in the PBS app. Latasha Harlins was fatally shot in the head. After entering the store, Latasha got a bottle of orange juice from the shelf and placed it in her backpack. The footage continues to spark debate around the world. However, the suspect was able to shoot and kill both men. The jury found Soon guilty of voluntary manslaughter. The Du family owned the store, they were Korean. All rights reserved. After Kings beating, Latashas death and her killers lenient sentence sparked widespread fury across the city and became the catalyst for the 1992 LA riots. Latashas family also felt the judge suggested there were mitigating circumstances surrounding the teenagers death. Anna Deveare Smith portrays an African-American community activist who repudiates defense attorney Charles Lloyd and draws a parallel between Latasha and Rodney King. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. A massive search was carried out and Jody was eventually located at a hotel on March 1, 1984. What happens next differs depending on who is telling the story. On March 16, 1991, 15-year-old Latasha Harlins was shot and killed by a liquor store owner who accused her of stealing. At the same time, Reynaldo and a third man in the car, Jesus Zambrano, joined in the attack. Karlin also concluded that Soons capacity to act rationally was undermined by her experience with past robberies. Harlins put a $1.79 bottle of orange juice in her bag and, security cameras Karlin would retire from the bench in 1997. After her niece was killed, Denise went on to form the Latasha Harlins Justice Committee which lobbied public officials, staged protests and marched in parades. Before you submit an error, please consult our Troubleshooting Guide. Videos can also be watched before, during intermission, or after the performances. Muhammad al-Durrah has been hailed as a martyr throughout the Arab and Muslim worlds. Check to see. People were also upset with housing laws, healthcare, and the government representation of African Americans. The following year, recording artist Tupac Shakur released a song called Keep Ya Head Up that was dedicated to the memory of Latasha Harlins. But it was a lesser-known case of injustice that became a flashpoint for the uprising and that story is inspiring the Black Lives Matter movement today. However, they have since issued a retraction and blamed the murder on Palestine. "History never repeats itself. Soon Ja Dus, husband Billy and their son usually staffed the store, but this day, she was the only one staffing the store. Video tape footage inside the store showed Soon grabbing Harlins by her sweater and snatching her backpack. After the police arrived, Officer James Niggemeyer entered the building through the back door. Using the footage, the family of Deandre sued the LA Sheriffs Department for wrongful death and received a settlement of $340,000. The event was captured on video by multiple witnesses and the clip has since been featured by news outlets. I just couldnt believe it. Maritza Martin is buried next to her daughter in the same North Lauderdale cemetery she was murdered in. A jury later found store owner Soon Ja Du guilty of voluntary manslaughter. The death of Maritza Martin has been featured on a large number of television broadcasts, including the films Bowling for Columbine and Executions. Javid can be heard saying I didnt want to kill her., During the attack, Neda Agha-Soltan was shot once in the chest and fell to the ground. The death of Harlins took place 13 days after the video taped of the beating of Rodney King. After a brief scuffle, Harlins left the orange juice on the counter Unbeknown to her that was where she would take her last breaths as a victim of a senseless act of. The video showed Soon shooting Harlins in the back of the head as Harlins was attempting to leave the store. People rushed to her side and tried to stop the bleeding, but shortly after being shot, a large amount of blood started to pour out of her nose and mouth. Soon observed, Harlins put a bottle of orange juice in her backpack and she concluded that Harlins was trying to steal the orange juice. At the same time, Nuez went over to his car and retrieved a 9-mm semiautomatic pistol. On the afternoon of March 16, 1991, the 15-year-old Harlins The jury recommended the maximum sentence for Soon, but the judge Joyce Karlin over ruled the recommendation. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Jody and John Arnhold, the Abra Prentice Foundation, The Starr Foundation, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, the Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Seton J. Melvin, the Estate of Worthington Mayo-Smith, the Jack Lawrence Charitable Remainder Trust Worchell Lawrence, and Ellen and James S. Marcus. Harlins then backed away but Soon throw a stool at her. The death of Latasha came only 13 days after the videotaped beating of Rodney King and the case has been identified as one of the causes of the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Lunsford was overwhelmed by the men and repeatedly stabbed. In the video, Brannan can be seen rushing toward Dinkheller while firing his rifle. We are still seeing police brutality and police killings every day.. Closed Captioning. She also believes that her killing was largely overlooked because she was female. A new Netflix documentary honouring her life is released on Monday. The shooting and light punishment further inflamed tensions between the Asian-American and African-American communities, and some analysts have said it was one of the contributing factors to the 1992 riots. A somber anniversary was marked Tuesday for family, friends, and an entire community still heartbroken over the wrongful shooting of a young, Black girl. Beverly White reports for the NBC4 News at 11 on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. And Prof Stevenson thinks a lot more still needs to be done to change this narrative, almost 30 years on from Latashas death. Police later said she had money and intended to pay for the juice, but the store owner accused her of stealing and a confrontation ensued. Both were falsely accused of being thieves and lost their lives because of these false believes. The offense carries a maximum prison sentence of 16 years. On March 16, 1984, Doucet was flown to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in order to stand trial. This is where we would be," said Tybie O'Bard, Latasha Harlins' childhood best friend. Soon Ja Du, the shop owner who shot Latasha, was sentenced to just five years of probation, 400 hours of community service and handed a 500 dollar fine. Villarreal opened the trunk and Lunsford noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the car. NO JUSTICE NO PEACE: THE STORY OF LATASHA HARLINS, VIDEO #1: Latasha Harlins Shooting Dinkheller was able to survive the first attack, but was shot multiple times. At the airport, Plauche pretended to use a pay phone and waited for Doucet to walk by. Public gatherings in support of Neda were forbidden and people were prevented from supporting her cause. Brannan rushed toward Dinkheller in an aggressive manner and the 22-year-old cop pulled his gun out and told the man to get back. The event occurred after Lunsford pulled over three men that were attempting to smuggle 31 lbs of marijuana from Texas to Chicago. and started to leave, only to be shot in the back of the head by Du. There is a narrative of criminalising the victim, she says. I was absolutely shattered. The entire event was captured on the stores security camera and the tape was used in the trial of Soon Ja Du. During the shooting, Muhammad and his father Jamal were trapped in the crossfire between Israeli and Palestinian soldiers. money, however, and confronted Harlins over what she saw as an attempted On September 30, 2000, a 12-year-old boy named Muhammad al-Durrah was shot and killed in the Gaza Strip. 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