The LA-based florist, who appears in the Netflix documentary, says the pair were almost like twin sisters. In 1992, Karlin would win a seat on Californias Superior Court. 2020 by Mosaic Players. 2019 TIME USA, LLC. Reginald Denny, a white truck driver, was pulled out of his truck and beaten by four Black men. Soon Ja Du now lives in the San Fernando Valley. Maritza Matin was shot a total of 10 times (12 bullets fired). The situation quickly escalated and members of the KKK retrieved a large stash of weapons from the trunk of a Ford Fairlane and attacked the protesters. Turn volume down on phone. The videos are always shocking and give people a true sense of how dangerous guns are. Thats when it went through my head to do something, though I didnt know what. Using the footage, the family of Deandre sued the LA Sheriffs Department for wrongful death and received a settlement of $340,000. The bullet struck Harlins in the back of her head and killed her instantly. They lived together and were only a few months apart in age. After entering the store, Latasha got a bottle of orange juice from the shelf and placed it in her backpack. There is a narrative of criminalising the victim, she says. entered the the Empire Liquor Market, which was owned by Du's family. Latasha Harlins: An Aug. 4 review of the book "The Contested Murder of Latasha Harlins" said that then-15-year-old Harlins attended Westminster High School; she attended Westchester High. ACT ONE NO JUSTICE NO PEACE: THE STORY OF LATASHA HARLINS VIDEO #1: Latasha Harlins Shooting (Please click link to watch on YouTube.) He has been a guest speaker on numerous national radio and television stations and is a five time published author. Riots: 15 Years After Rodney King. Du was tried and convicted of voluntary manslaughter in Harlins' death and sentenced to time served, five years of probation, 400 hours of community service, a $500 restitution, and funeral expenses. There was no justice at all. In memory of Latasha, a playground in Los Angeles was named after her. Jamal al-Durrah was injured in the attack, but survived. Karlin would retire from the bench in 1997. How does one explain the recent death of Breonna Taylor? He later witnessed the suspects fleeing the murder at a high speed and returned to find Lunsfords body in a ditch. Tupac referenced Latasha in a large number of his songs. "It's incumbent on us now. Harlins then backed away but Soon throw a stool at her. In the aftermath of the shooting, no gun was found on Brunston, which caused many to claim he was unlawfully killed. After the police arrived at the scene, a large collection of people on both sides were arrested. For 40 seconds, Kyle Dinkheller can be heard telling Andrew Brannan to drop the weapon, but the suspect doesnt obey. Latasha Harlins is described as a straight A student with dreams of becoming an attorney. The icing on the cake in this case is that the police charged Breonnas boyfriend with assault and attempted murder. She lunged at Latasha and grabbed her backpack. Jamal and Muhammad attempted to hunker down behind a concrete cylinder, but became targeted by a shooter. 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. And I think this new generation of leaders today are really bringing that point home. After a brief scuffle, Harlins left the orange juice on the counter Voltaire, The origins of the magical saying Hocus Pocus, The True Story of the Sale of the Island of Manhattan. On the day in question, a reporter named Ingrid Cruz was interviewing a man named Emilio Nuez about the suicide of his 15-year-old daughter for the TV show Ocurri As (This Is How It Happened). "And the case shows that its not just the police who are part of the damaged criminal justice system. Soon observed, Harlins put a bottle of orange juice in her backpack and she concluded that Harlins was trying to steal the orange juice. 719K views 3 years ago Kings - The Death of Latasha Harlins: A dramatic realization of the murder of an innocent black teenager by a convenience store owner. "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. After the suspect reloaded his weapon, the officer was shot to death. The killer used a high-powered rifle, but it is unclear if he was a sniper. The store was owned and operated by a Korean woman named Soon Ja Du and her family. Karlin also concluded that it is unlikely Soon would ever commit a serious crime again. A jury later found store owner Soon Ja Du guilty of voluntary manslaughter. Harlins' death came 13 days after the videotaped beating of Rodney King. He then pulled out a .38-caliber snub-nosed revolver and shot him once in the head with a hollow-point bullet. "History never repeats itself. Despite Latashas story being less well known, her death inspired the Say Her Name movement, which raises awareness for violence against black women. We can remove the first video in the list to add this one. When all was said and done, Soon Ja Du was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter, but the judge in the case ordered a sentence of only five years probation, 400 hours of community service, and a $500 fine. Instead, he pointed the rifle at Dinkheller and the officer was forced to fire a shot in an attempt to subdue the attack. A somber anniversary was marked Tuesday for family, friends, and an entire community still heartbroken over the wrongful shooting of a young, Black girl. The facts are contested by both communities. Prof Brenda Stevenson, who wrote The Contested Murder of Latasha Harlins, says the teenager was the female Rodney King, and her death was just as significant for the US civil unrest that followed. During the riots, the Los Angeles mayor office estimated that 65% of all the businesses damaged during the riots were Korean owned. A massive search was carried out and Jody was eventually located at a hotel on March 1, 1984. 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. I must have died and gone to hell.. (Please click link to watch on YouTube.). Just minutes before the murder, a fellow officer named Don Welch had passed by the scene, but didnt notice anything out of the ordinary. "The people in [this] neighborhood . Since the creation of video, thousands of people have been murdered on camera. The documentary's director called it healing for Black women and the community. Latasha Harlins was remembered . People were also upset with housing laws, healthcare, and the government representation of African Americans. In the wake of his death, it was reported that he was killed by a gunshot to the abdomen and experienced multiple gunshot wounds. On March 16, 1991, the 15-year-old girl was shot at the Empire market and deli, where she had taken a bottle of orange juice and put it into her bag as she headed to the front of the store. showed, approached the counter with money in her hand. 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 More. The country has even gone so far as to claim the video was faked. Unbeknown to her that was where she would take her last breaths as a victim of a senseless act of. Soon Ja Dus, husband Billy and their son usually staffed the store, but this day, she was the only one staffing the store. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Baldemar grabbed the officers gun and fired one shot into his neck, which killed Lunsford instantly. ", 3 Kansas City officers shot while executing search warrant, chief says, At least 36 dead, 66 injured after trains collide in Greece: officials, Video shows group of sharks in feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast. Turn volume down on phone.). Netflix has gone on to produce a movie titled, "a love song for Latasha Harlins". Los disturbios de 1992 en Los ngeles, a veces llamados el levantamiento de Los ngeles de 1992, [4] fueron una serie de disturbios y alteraciones civiles que se produjeron en el condado de Los ngeles en abril y mayo de 1992. That still bothers me to this day.. Latashas story was the foundation for Say Her Name, and her death became the roots of the movement. In 1991, Soon Ja Du, a Korean store owner, received a light sentence in the shooting death of Latasha Harlins, a 15-year-old African-American. Almost 30 years after this tragedy, and African Americans are still suffering violent deaths at the hands of law enforcement and other races in the U.S.A. The event was captured on video by multiple news agencies and the tapes were viewed around the world. Since the killing, Deandre Brunston has become a symbol against police brutality. NO JUSTICE NO PEACE: THE STORY OF LATASHA HARLINS, VIDEO #1: Latasha Harlins Shooting The shop's name was Empire Liquor, on the . Despite her money being present, Soon Ja Du was convinced that Harlins was trying to steal the beverage. At this point, the suspects brother, Baldemar Villarreal, exited the vehicle and joined the conversation. EN. After entering the store, Latasha got a bottle of orange juice from the shelf and placed it in her backpack. The killing of Harlins on March 16, 1991, at the hands of a South Los Angeles grocer pushed an already racially-teetering Los Angeles to the brink of civil unrest. On January 18, 1993, a woman named Maritza Martin was shot to death by her ex-husband in North Lauderdale, Florida. Surveillance video captured the shooting. Before you submit an error, please consult our Troubleshooting Guide. We tried to find justice and it didnt happen. Copyright 2023 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), all rights reserved. He got out of the car and started to approach the officer. On the 30th anniversary of the 15-year-old Latasha Harlin's death, her family and community remembered her at the Algin Sutton Recreation Center playground, which is being renamed in her honor. All rights reserved. On June 20, 2009, a woman named Neda Agha-Soltan was shot and killed in Iran while attending a protest against the election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Jeff Doucet would later die at the hospital. Karlin also concluded that Soons capacity to act rationally was undermined by her experience with past robberies. After the car was pulled over, the officer asked the driver, Reynaldo Villarreal, to show him his license. Please watch these videos when prompted by the actors during the performance of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992. Harlins then struck Soon with her fist twice, the blows knocked Soon to the floor. The only video that exists of her is the grainy surveillance footage that captured the last minutes of her life. The video of the shooting has since been featured on many television documentaries, including Bowling for Columbine. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time and was an important force behind the expansion of groove metal. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Eventually, members of the KKK were brought to trial for the killings and were found innocent by way of self-defense. Your report has been successfully submitted. The Du family owned the store, they were Korean. Smith also portrays a Korean liquor store owner describing tensions with young customers. The movie shows the link between . After the police arrived, Officer James Niggemeyer entered the building through the back door. Harlins then picked up the orange juice bottle that dropped during the scuffle, Du snatched the bottle from her, and Harlins turned to leave. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes, and lines from all your favorite films. My life was completely different before. At the protest, news cameras were present, but the police were not, which was abnormal for a rally by the CWP. Her final words were Im burning, Im burning!. Use one of the services below to sign in to PBS: You've just tried to add this video to My List. It was a verdict that led to city-wide rioting and the deaths of 63 people in 1992. The cameraman who took the video was quoted: The IDF was aiming at the boy, and that is what surprised me, yes, because they were shooting at him, not only one time, but many times.. Public gatherings in support of Neda were forbidden and people were prevented from supporting her cause. or in the PBS app. convenience store clerk Soon Ja Du, a Korean immigrant, laid the foundation of anger and resentment that would eventually explode after the King verdict. Soon reached under the counter, grabbed a revolver and fired a shot at the back of Harlins head. The fatal bullet was fired directly after Brannan can be seen reaching toward his stomach in response to being shot by Dinkheller. Both were falsely accused of being thieves and lost their lives because of these false believes. Women are, as usual, whats left over. The incident happened only two weeks after the videotaped arrest and beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers. 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. In the aftermath of the murder, Emilio Nuez blamed Telemundo for the crime. The event occurred after Lunsford pulled over three men that were attempting to smuggle 31 lbs of marijuana from Texas to Chicago. Karlin sentenced Soon to five years probation, 400 hours of community service and a $500 fine. The news reached the 38-year-old father of Jody, Gary Plauche, who had previously stated that he would kill anyone who harmed his son. Her name was Latasha Harlins. The person who killed Latasha was a woman, as was the judge in the trial. At the airport, Plauche pretended to use a pay phone and waited for Doucet to walk by. In this case, the white Jewish judge decided that Latasha was the criminal, not the victim. Closed Captioning. To date, the footage has been called the most-viewed death in history. A new Netflix documentary honouring her . Please watch these videos when prompted by the actors during the performance of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992. The entire event was captured on the stores security camera and the tape was used in the trial of Soon Ja Du. In response, Latasha punched Soon Ja Du three times and knocked her down to the ground. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The interview was conducted at the cemetery where the girl was buried. In some cases, the footage has been featured on television documentaries and news broadcasts. 71 13K views 2 years ago Latasha Harlins was a 15-year-old African-American girl who was fatally shot by Soon Ja Du, a 51-year-old Korean-born female convenience store owner. Full Schedule. money, however, and confronted Harlins over what she saw as an attempted A Korean-born merchant,. On August 24, 2003, a 24-year-old man named Deandre Brunston was shot and killed by police in Compton, California. 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. The judge's sentence was very light and many interpret the violence against Korean Americans during the riot that following the Rodney King trial as a reaction to the Harlins case, which was on trial one year before the King case. However, the suspect was able to shoot and kill both men. WHATS ON TONIGHT A rape kit proved that the boy was sexually assaulted. On the day in question, Brunston was being sought by police in connection with a domestic abuse call. Harlins then turned her back to Du and attempted to leave the store when Soon Ja Du pulled out a gun and shot her in the back of the head, killing Latasha Harlins instantly. In five seconds, officers fired 81 shots and Brunston was hit 22 times. Nedas family was harassed and her gravestone was desecrated. During the riots Empire liquor was looted and burned down, it never reopened. I was absolutely shattered. Latasha Harlins was only 15 when she was shot dead by a Korean shop owner, just two weeks after Kings beating. "Tonight I want people just to remember her, 25 years later," said cousin Shinese Harlins. Police later confirmed the teenager had not attempted to shoplift. Kings - The Death of Latasha Harlins: A dramatic realization of the murder of an innocent black teenager by a convenience store owner.BUY THE MOVIE: https://www.fandangonow.com/details/movie/kings-2018/MMV53062EC0510761E4C912E4D35462F1D82?cmp=Movieclips_YT_DescriptionWatch the best Kings scenes \u0026 clips:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZbXA4lyCtqof9dWTe3kpIhbJ05MLJ6_9FILM DESCRIPTION:Millie is a hardworking, tough and protective Los Angeles single mother with an affection for homeless children. These tensions, this case and the Rodney King verdict are the catalyst that led to the 1992 L.A. riots. The footage continues to spark debate around the world. If that were true, how does one explain the recent violent death of Ahmaud Aubrey? In March of 1991, 15-year-old Latasha Harlins was killed by one of the owners of the Empire Liquor convenience store in Los Angeles, Calif. Latasha had entered the store to buy a container of orange juice for $1.79 when she was fatally shot by Soon Ja Du, who assumed that she was going to steal the drink. After a heated exchange, Brannan returned to his vehicle and pulled out a semi-automatic M1 carbine rifle from under the seat. I think that it was., In an interview with American media after Dus sentence, Denise said: I screamed, fell to my knees and cried. The life of Dimebag Darrell was celebrated at the Arlington Convention Center and the event was attended by thousands of heartbroken fans. Dinkheller was able to survive the first attack, but was shot multiple times. 801 Likes, 62 Comments. In 1991, Soon Ja Du, a Korean store owner, received a light sentence in the shooting death of Latasha Harlins, a 15-year-old African-American. In the riots, Empire Liquor was burned to the ground. Harlins put a $1.79 bottle of orange juice in her bag and, security cameras The acquittal of four white police officers in the beating of Black motorist Rodney King a year later turned the city into a ball of fire and destruction. The following year, recording artist Tupac Shakur released a song called Keep Ya Head Up that was dedicated to the memory of Latasha Harlins. The video showed Soon shooting Harlins in the back of the head as Harlins was attempting to leave the store. Latasha Harlins was a 15-year-old African-American girl who was fatally shot by Soon Ja Du, a 51-year-old Korean-born female convenience store owner. Anna Deveare Smith portrays an African-American community activist who repudiates defense attorney Charles Lloyd and draws a parallel between Latasha and Rodney King. Welch immediately watched the dashboard cam video, which helped police identify the three suspects and arrest them. I just couldnt believe it. I'm outraged this happened and the women who killed her got off with basically nothing when a video clearly shows her being the aggressor and shooting her in the back of the head. After a tense standoff, the decision was made to release a police dog on Brunston. My mother had to go and identify her body. Get extended access to 1600+ episodes, binge watch your favorite shows, and stream anytime - online On January 23, 1991, a constable named Darrell Lunsford was shot and killed in Nacogdoches County, Texas. At the trial, Soon testified on her own behalf and claimed self defense and that she thought her life was in danger. During the shooting, Muhammad and his father Jamal were trapped in the crossfire between Israeli and Palestinian soldiers. Shortly before 10 am that Saturday, Harlins entered the store. What happens next differs depending on who is telling the story. Some attendees at the vigil said they don't feel there has been much improvement in relations between races. The woman who killed her was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, and sentenced to just five years probation. The day after the shooting, Andrew Brannan was arrested without incident and eventually sentenced to death. Soon claimed to have asked Harlins was she intending on paying for the orange juice. As he was shooting Darrell, bodyguard Jeff Mayhem Thompson and employee Erin Halk rushed the stage and grabbed Gale. TikTok video from Tasha Nicole (@_makeupbytasha): "THE TRAGIC DEATH OF LATASHA HARLINS #greenscreen #truecrime #crimejunkie #crimestories #latashaharlins #rodneyking #sad #blm #blacklivesmatter #fyp #fyp #fypage #fypviral #foryou #foryoupage #losangeles #1990s #california #truecrimetiktok #truecrimestory #truecrimepodcast # . Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. Anna Deveare Smith portrays an African-American community activist who repudiates defense attorney Charles Lloyd and draws a parallel between Latasha and Rodney King. The jury found Soon guilty of voluntary manslaughter. Neda lost focus and it was clear that she had suffered a fatal injury. In the days leading up to the rally, members of the KKK were tipped off to the location of the event and decided to attend the demonstration. It is truly horrifying to watch someone being killed with a gun. It is unclear who fired the first shot, but after the KKK arrived at the rally, a fight broke out. Track SoCal rain with LIVE Megadoppler 7000 HD. "But this is an opportunity to talk about women and also how women are complicit in this system of legal injustice. It is also the jury, judge and the prosecutor. In the wake of the tragedy, it was revealed that Nathan Gale was schizophrenic and had stopped taking his medication. Rest in Peace Latasha, the memory of your death and recent deaths of innocent African Americans, reminds America that we have a lot of work to do to erase stereotypes and fix race relations. But they gathered on the 30-year anniversary of the killing of Latasha Harlins, not to focus on her death, but celebrate her life - and the naming of the Sutton Recreation Center playground in her honor. He then continued to fire and killed Nathan Bray who was trying to perform CPR on Thompson. 3 Kansas City officers shot while executing search warrant, chief says, At least 36 dead, 66 injured after trains collide in Greece: officials, Video shows group of sharks in feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast. Your continuing support helps make OPB possible. Du was tried and. 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. He also told officers that he was wanted for murder, which wasnt true. In the summer of 1979, a collection of protesters from the Communist Workers Party (CWP) began to disrupt events held by the Ku Klux Klan, which caused tension between the two groups. I wasnt politically involved.. Riots, (Please click to watch on YouTube when prompted. In the video, Brannan can be seen rushing toward Dinkheller while firing his rifle. The savage beating of Rodney King at the hands of police changed race relations in America forever. All rights reserved. Police immediately grabbed Plauche and said Gary, why? Brunston said he would shoot any police dog sent his way. Brunston and the dog later died from their injuries. This is the story of the first "viral" video of police brutality against a Black man. Article continues below advertisement Report a Problem | The trial focused on the negligent training and supervision of the officers and didnt put blame on a specific deputy. Somebody that, whether we knew it or not as children, was strong in our community," said O'Bard. The bullet missed the suspect and both men started to shoot in a barrage of gunfire. He snuck up on Gale and shot him once in the head with a 12-gauge Remington 870 shotgun, killing the suspect instantly. Subscribe to the Great Performances newsletter to keep up with the latest full episodes to stream, exclusive content, and more! 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. Allison directed and co-wrote the 2021 HBO Max special Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground. sentence five years of probation, 400 hours of community service, and a Remembering Dus sentence, which was met with applause by more than 150 Korean-Americans in the courtroom, Denise once said: It was like a knife going through my heart. Some people will say race relations have increased 10 fold since 1991, look we even elected a black president! Adjust the colors to reduce glare and give your eyes a break. Jamie founded Listverse due to an insatiable desire to share fascinating, obscure, and bizarre facts. By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Neda quickly became a symbol for the 2009 anti-government movement in Iran. Filmed by a bystander, George Holliday, the savage beating of Rodney King led to the 1992 L.A. riots. It was 25 years ago that a 15-year-old girl lost her life over a bottle of orange juice. The jury recommended the maximum sentence for Soon, but the judge Joyce Karlin over ruled the recommendation. The shooting spree was captured on camera and broadcast around the world. On Saturday, March 16, 1991, 15-year-old Latasha Harlins entered the Empire liquor store, she wouldnt exit the store alive. With racial tensions running high, Millie and Obie appear to be unlikely allies. Official Trailer For Netflix Original 'a Love Song For Latasha', Latasha Harlins was only 15 when she was shot dead by a Korean shop owner, A mother and child amid the mayhem of the Los Angeles Riots in 1992, A scene from the Netflix documentary, A Song for Latasha, Rodney King who was savagely beaten by Los Angeles Police officers in 1991, The Rodney King attack was captured on video, Reverend Jesse Jackson talking to press during the L.A riots, A National Guard soldier on Crenshaw Ave in South Central Los Angeles during the L.A riots, President George Bush addresses the nation two days after the announcement of the "not guilty" verdict in Rodney King case. Du got up and threw a stool at Harlins, who picked up the orange juice and threw it on the counter. In 2000, he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. He is repeatedly seen turning his back to the suspects. A videotape played Monday in a Los Angeles courtroom showed that Latasha Harlins had turned away from a scuffle with a Korean grocer when the black teen-ager was shot in the back of the head.. When the police broke downthe door, Breonnas Boyfriend fired at them not knowing who they were. Beverly White reports for the NBC4 News at 11 on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. benefit. On March 16, 1984, Doucet was flown to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in order to stand trial. In many ways, the During the interview with Emilio Nuez, Maritza Martin unexpectedly showed up at the cemetery to visit the grave of her daughter. On December 8, 2004, guitarist Dimebag Darrell was shot and killed by Nathan M. Gale while performing with his band Damageplan at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. The offense carries a maximum prison sentence of 16 years. May 8, 2020 In 1991 a Superior Court Judge sentenced Soon Ja Du with 400 hours of community service and a $500 fine for fatally shooting a 15-year-old Black girl. Many accused the justice system of being racist and unaccountable. No charges filed on the police officers who killed Breonna, though. BUY THE MOVIE:. On January 12, 1998, a police officer from Dudley, Georgia, named Kyle Dinkheller was shot and killed by Andrew Brannan after a routine traffic stop. The video showed Soon shooting Harlins in the back of the head as Harlins was attempting to leave the store. Man always does." "First thing in the morning when she would come to my door, early in the morning she's like, 'You ready to go to the park?' Surveillance video captured the shooting. 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. Maritza Martin is buried next to her daughter in the same North Lauderdale cemetery she was murdered in. 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