Welcome to another gripping episode of Black and Unsolved: True Crime Chronicles on the NBG Podcast Network. Join host A.I. Jackson as we delve into the mysterious and tragic death of Tyler Lewis, a promising young college student whose life was abruptly ended under puzzling circumstances.
In this episode, we explore the details surrounding Tyler's life, the events leading up to his untimely death, and the many unanswered questions that continue to haunt his family. Despite being a victim of a violent crime on a busy college campus, Tyler's case remains unsolved, with no arrests or clear leads.
We also examine the broader implications of this case, highlighting the discrepancies in how the criminal justice system treats black victims. Tyler's story is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by families seeking justice for their loved ones.
Tune in to hear how the black community in Buffalo and beyond is rallying for transparency and justice, demanding answers in a case that reflects a troubling pattern of neglect. Join us as we continue to raise awareness and advocate for justice in Tyler's case and other unresolved tragedies.
Stay tuned as we continue to shed light on unresolved cases and their enduring legacies. Connect with us at nbgpodcastnetwork.com for more compelling stories. Remember, justice delayed should never be justice denied.
00:00:00 --> 00:00:06 Welcome back to Black and Unsolved, True Crime Chronicles on the NBG Podcast Network.
00:00:07 --> 00:00:14 In this episode, we delve into the unsolved mysteries that haunt the Black community,
00:00:14 --> 00:00:19 shining a light on cases that deserve more attention and demand justice.
00:00:19 --> 00:00:26 I'm your host, A.I. Jackson, and today we're talking about the tragic and mysterious
00:00:26 --> 00:00:33 death of Tyler Lewis, a college student whose life was cut short under puzzling circumstances.
00:00:34 --> 00:00:40 His case remains unsolved to Tyler's family, with more questions than answers,
00:00:40 --> 00:00:46 and like so many other black lives lost, it hasn't received the attention it deserves.
00:00:46 --> 00:00:52 Today, we'll go over the details of Tyler's life, the events leading up to his
00:00:52 --> 00:00:56 death, and the haunting questions that linger about what really happened to
00:00:56 --> 00:00:59 him and the district attorney's involvement.
00:00:59 --> 00:01:07 Let's dive in. Tyler Lewis was a promising young student at the University at
00:01:07 --> 00:01:11 Buffalo in New York, majoring in business administration.
00:01:11 --> 00:01:17 Friends and family described him as bright and full of potential.
00:01:17 --> 00:01:23 Tyler was 19 years old, a college freshman, and had his entire future ahead
00:01:23 --> 00:01:28 of him. Like many students his age, Tyler was adjusting to college life,
00:01:28 --> 00:01:32 making new friends, and working hard toward his dreams.
00:01:32 --> 00:01:38 Tyler's family, especially his mother, believed in him deeply and were proud
00:01:38 --> 00:01:39 of his accomplishments.
00:01:40 --> 00:01:45 His future was filled with promise until one day, everything changed.
00:01:45 --> 00:01:53 On October 14, 2022, Tyler Lewis' life came to a tragic and abrupt end.
00:01:53 --> 00:01:58 The details of that day are murky, and the questions surrounding his death have
00:01:58 --> 00:02:02 led to confusion, frustration, and heartache for his family.
00:02:03 --> 00:02:08 Tyler was last seen on the North Campus of the University at Buffalo.
00:02:09 --> 00:02:14 Were his friends, he was found near the Ellicott Complex, a student housing
00:02:14 --> 00:02:18 area where he had sustained fatal stab wounds.
00:02:18 --> 00:02:25 Despite being on a crowded college campus, details about how and why this happened remain unclear.
00:02:26 --> 00:02:31 What we do know is that Tyler was rushed to the hospital after the attack.
00:02:32 --> 00:02:37 Unfortunately, despite medical efforts, Tyler succumbed to his injuries.
00:02:38 --> 00:02:42 His death was ruled a homicide, but here's where things get even more complicated.
00:02:43 --> 00:02:48 Authorities initially released vague statements regarding Tyler's death and
00:02:48 --> 00:02:52 little concrete information has been shared with the public since.
00:02:53 --> 00:02:59 According to reports, there was an altercation between Tyler and an unknown individual.
00:02:59 --> 00:03:04 However, no one has been arrested or charged in connection with his death.
00:03:04 --> 00:03:08 The investigation into Tyler's death has been slow, to say the least.
00:03:09 --> 00:03:14 As we've seen in far too many cases involving black victims,
00:03:14 --> 00:03:20 law enforcement's efforts seem inconsistent and transparency is lacking.
00:03:20 --> 00:03:24 Buffalo police had said they were working diligently on the case,
00:03:24 --> 00:03:28 but despite their assurances, Tyler's family has grown increasingly frustrated
00:03:28 --> 00:03:31 with the pace and direction of the investigation.
00:03:31 --> 00:03:38 Even more alarming is that as of this recording, no one has been held accountable for his death.
00:03:38 --> 00:03:43 There are no suspects, no persons of interest publicly named,
00:03:43 --> 00:03:45 and no arrests have been made.
00:03:46 --> 00:03:48 Let's break that down for a second.
00:03:48 --> 00:03:53 Tyler was killed on a busy college campus in an area where students come and go constantly.
00:03:54 --> 00:04:00 How does someone get stabbed and there's no footage, no witnesses, no clear leads.
00:04:01 --> 00:04:06 There are a lot of gaps in the official narrative, and those gaps are only adding to the frustration.
00:04:07 --> 00:04:12 Tyler's mother, understandably devastated, has been vocal about the lack of
00:04:12 --> 00:04:13 communication from law enforcement.
00:04:14 --> 00:04:20 She's raised concerns that Tyler's case isn't being treated with the urgency it deserves.
00:04:21 --> 00:04:27 She has called for more information, for the truth about what happened to her son to come to light.
00:04:27 --> 00:04:30 But so far, her pleas have gone unanswered.
00:04:31 --> 00:04:34 This lack of transparency raises an uncomfortable question.
00:04:34 --> 00:04:38 If Tyler were not a young black man, would his case have been handled differently?
00:04:39 --> 00:04:45 Sadly, we've seen this pattern before. Now, let's talk about the latest information
00:04:45 --> 00:04:47 surrounding Tyler's death.
00:04:47 --> 00:04:53 The district attorney, John Flynn, is saying the murder of Tyler Lewis is closed,
00:04:53 --> 00:04:57 even though there were no arrests made when Tyler was killed.
00:04:57 --> 00:05:02 Flynn says that Tyler and others had been involved in a drug deal that went wrong.
00:05:03 --> 00:05:08 The suspect, who is said to be a white man between the age of 19 and 22,
00:05:09 --> 00:05:14 stabbed Tyler in the chest in a car after Tyler presented $1 in counterfeit
00:05:14 --> 00:05:17 money and punched the accused stabber.
00:05:18 --> 00:05:22 Tyler was then left bleeding on the grounds of the University of Buffalo campus.
00:05:22 --> 00:05:27 The suspected individuals involved got lawyers, and the stabber cleaned the
00:05:27 --> 00:05:33 inside of his bloody car and handed it to police, but the accused stabber was not arrested.
00:05:33 --> 00:05:38 District Attorney Flynn provided an update on Friday, March 10, 2023,
00:05:39 --> 00:05:43 regarding the multi-agency investigation into the tragic death of Tyler Lewis,
00:05:44 --> 00:05:48 with a grand jury concluding that no charges will be filed in the case.
00:05:49 --> 00:05:55 It's unsure whether that student, whose name was never provided to Tyler's family,
00:05:55 --> 00:05:58 has been expelled or left on their own terms.
00:05:59 --> 00:06:03 Meanwhile, a mother is left grieving the loss of her only child.
00:06:03 --> 00:06:08 What's particularly concerning about this case is how it reflects a broader
00:06:08 --> 00:06:12 issue we've seen in the handling of black victims in the criminal justice system.
00:06:13 --> 00:06:18 Far too often, black men and women who lose their lives under mysterious circumstances
00:06:18 --> 00:06:24 do not receive the same attention, resources, or dedication in investigations
00:06:24 --> 00:06:26 compared to their white counterpart.
00:06:26 --> 00:06:32 Tyler's case is beginning to feel like another tragic example of this inequality.
00:06:33 --> 00:06:35 For Tyler's family, the pain of
00:06:35 --> 00:06:40 losing a loved one in such a violent and unresolved way is unimaginable.
00:06:40 --> 00:06:45 His mother has expressed deep sorrow and frustration over the lack of justice in the case.
00:06:46 --> 00:06:50 Not only has she lost her son, but she's also had to deal with the additional
00:06:50 --> 00:06:54 burden of fighting for justice in a system that seems unresponsive.
00:06:55 --> 00:07:00 The black community in Buffalo and beyond has also rallied around Tyler's family.
00:07:01 --> 00:07:06 They're calling for justice, demanding transparency to unsealed documents,
00:07:06 --> 00:07:13 revealing the killer's identity and parties involved as they try to keep Tyler's name in the spotlight.
00:07:13 --> 00:07:20 But as time passes, without answers, there's a real fear that Tyler's case could
00:07:20 --> 00:07:26 slip through the cracks and become yet another unsolved tragedy in the Black community.
00:07:27 --> 00:07:30 This is why we need to continue telling Tyler's story.
00:07:31 --> 00:07:37 His death is not just a personal loss for his family, but a reflection of a
00:07:37 --> 00:07:43 broader issue of how Black lives are valued or undervalued in our society.
00:07:43 --> 00:07:51 Tyler's case reminds me of other unsolved cases we've covered here on Black and Unsolved.
00:07:51 --> 00:07:56 Cases like Kendrick Johnson, who was found dead in a rolled-up gym mat at his
00:07:56 --> 00:07:58 high school, or Meetress Richardson,
00:07:58 --> 00:08:03 who we will be covering next week, whose body was found in a remote canyon months
00:08:03 --> 00:08:07 after she was released from a sheriff's station without her belongings.
00:08:07 --> 00:08:13 These cases, and many others, remain unsolved, with families still searching for justice.
00:08:14 --> 00:08:20 There's a pattern of neglect when it comes to black victims of violent crimes.
00:08:20 --> 00:08:25 Whether it's a lack of media coverage or insufficient police resources,
00:08:25 --> 00:08:29 the message seems to be that these lives don't matter as much.
00:08:29 --> 00:08:34 But we're here to say that they do. Tyler's life mattered.
00:08:34 --> 00:08:36 Kendrick's life mattered.
00:08:37 --> 00:08:44 Mitrissa's life mattered. And we won't stop telling their stories until justice is served.
00:08:44 --> 00:08:52 As we wrap up this episode, I want to remind you that Tyler Lewis' case is still
00:08:52 --> 00:08:57 unsolved, as his family still demands to receive the name of the accused.
00:08:58 --> 00:09:03 If you know anything about Tyler's death, or if you were in the area at the
00:09:03 --> 00:09:07 time and may have seen something, we encourage you to come forward.
00:09:08 --> 00:09:14 Someone out there knows who stabbed Tyler and it's time to bring that information to light.
00:09:15 --> 00:09:20 We also need to keep the pressure on law enforcement to take this case seriously
00:09:20 --> 00:09:24 and prioritize providing all available information for Tyler.
00:09:25 --> 00:09:28 His family shouldn't have to fight this battle alone.
00:09:28 --> 00:09:33 And be denied pertinent information. Let's continue to raise awareness about
00:09:33 --> 00:09:38 Tyler's case and all the other unsolved cases that deserve our attention.
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00:10:00 --> 00:10:07 Stay tuned for our next episode, where we will continue to explore unresolved
00:10:07 --> 00:10:10 cases and the stories behind them.
00:10:10 --> 00:10:15 Remember, stay connected, stay empowered, and stay vigilant.
00:10:16 --> 00:10:20 Until then, I'm your host, A.I.
00:10:20 --> 00:10:28 Jackson, and this is Black and Unsolved, True Crime Chronicles on the NBG Podcast Network.
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