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22 January 2005 14 Comments

My Friend Was Murdered

Horrifying news this afternoon. A former coworker and very close friend was killed in a mugging this past weekend. Apparently, he was walking home alone from a bar after drinking with some friends when he was mugged. After not showing at work and no one hearing from him for two days, his friends grew concerned and called the police. He was identified at the Baltimore City Morgue where he had been a John Doe. His ID and wallet had been taken.

This is an obituary. Names and locations have been edited to protect the family.

Bruce Mitchell

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at xxxxx, for Bruce Mitchell, 29, of Arnold, who was a homicide victim Jan. 13 in Baltimore.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday at xxxxx Funeral Home. Burial will be private.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Nov. 20, 1975, Mr. Mitchell received an associate of arts degree from Anne Arundel Community College and a bachelor of science degree from Strayer University. He had several Microsoft certifications and was employed as a systems analyst by xxxx Corp. and the Social Security Administration.

He was a member of Mensa International and enjoyed gaming, computer games, aquariums, sea life, the art of Salvatore Dali, playing and listening to assorted musical genres.

Surviving are his parents, Anthony and Linda Mitchell of Arnold.

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Written by Aaron Brazell on January 22, 2005

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14 Responses to “My Friend Was Murdered”

  1. Sean M. Crawford Sr 21 January 2005 at 4:12 pm #

    I too was good friends with him as well. He was one of a kind. I know he looking down upon us right now so I want to say to him it has been an honor to know you. I appreciate all you have showed and taught me here.

    Thanks for the many laughs we shared. I pray for GOD to recieve your soul in heaven, I pray for strength for your family & friends as they process through this. RIP my brother.

  2. Sean M. Crawford Sr 21 January 2005 at 5:12 pm #

    I too was good friends with him as well. He was one of a kind. I know he looking down upon us right now so I want to say to him it has been an honor to know you. I appreciate all you have showed and taught me here.

    Thanks for the many laughs we shared. I pray for GOD to recieve your soul in heaven, I pray for strength for your family & friends as they process through this. RIP my brother.

  3. FireWolf 21 January 2005 at 5:24 pm #

    Sean, Aaron,

    I am sorry to hear about the murder of your friend. It’s not an easy thing to deal with when someone you care about is taken from you post-haste. I had a dear friend of mine take his own life over Christmas during 2002. While it was not murder, it certainly was not expected. So I can sympathize, and I do offer my prayers and well wishes to you, and your friend’s family.

    May peace and serenity find you in a world that is anything but.

  4. FireWolf 21 January 2005 at 6:24 pm #

    Sean, Aaron,

    I am sorry to hear about the murder of your friend. It’s not an easy thing to deal with when someone you care about is taken from you post-haste. I had a dear friend of mine take his own life over Christmas during 2002. While it was not murder, it certainly was not expected. So I can sympathize, and I do offer my prayers and well wishes to you, and your friend’s family.

    May peace and serenity find you in a world that is anything but.

  5. Ingoal 21 January 2005 at 8:03 pm #

    Now that’s awful news! It’s indeed not easy to deal with something like this, especially if a person that you care about is taken from you at such a young age.

    My prayers are with his family, you Aaron and Sean, and all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

  6. Ingoal 21 January 2005 at 9:03 pm #

    Now that’s awful news! It’s indeed not easy to deal with something like this, especially if a person that you care about is taken from you at such a young age.

    My prayers are with his family, you Aaron and Sean, and all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

  7. Jeremy C. Wright 21 January 2005 at 11:06 pm #

    I can’t even imagine mate. For the little it’s worth, I’m truly sorry for your loss, and the loss of his family and other friends.

  8. Jeremy C. Wright 22 January 2005 at 12:06 am #

    I can’t even imagine mate. For the little it’s worth, I’m truly sorry for your loss, and the loss of his family and other friends.

  9. Carol 22 January 2005 at 9:53 am #

    I’m so sorry to hear about this — what a terrible tragedy. I hope whoever did this is caught quickly and dealt with severely.

  10. Carol 22 January 2005 at 10:53 am #

    I’m so sorry to hear about this — what a terrible tragedy. I hope whoever did this is caught quickly and dealt with severely.

  11. Golfy 22 January 2005 at 6:42 pm #

    I’m so sorry about Bruce. He’s too young… I don’t know him in person but feel deeply sad when I heard about this. I’m sending my prayer.

  12. Golfy 22 January 2005 at 7:42 pm #

    I’m so sorry about Bruce. He’s too young… I don’t know him in person but feel deeply sad when I heard about this. I’m sending my prayer.

  13. Cat 11 September 2005 at 10:53 pm #

    I found your article on Bruce, when I typed in a search. This search came after discovering my friend Jill, who is a coworker too, was murdered yesterday by her ex-husband. You are not alone and I discovered I am not alone. I go to work tomorrow and I am not sure how we all will be…Jill’s cubicle still remains there with all of her child’s drawings. Only a week ago we celebrated my birthday lunch together with other coworkers and she told me how honored she felt that I invited her…now her life has been taken at 46 years of age… and I am the one who feels honored to have known her. I am saddened by your loss as well and feel your pain. I send my blessings to both your friend and mine as I know God has a place for them. Be well my friend– With the deepest empathy and sympathy.

  14. Cat 11 September 2005 at 11:53 pm #

    I found your article on Bruce, when I typed in a search. This search came after discovering my friend Jill, who is a coworker too, was murdered yesterday by her ex-husband. You are not alone and I discovered I am not alone. I go to work tomorrow and I am not sure how we all will be…Jill’s cubicle still remains there with all of her child’s drawings. Only a week ago we celebrated my birthday lunch together with other coworkers and she told me how honored she felt that I invited her…now her life has been taken at 46 years of age… and I am the one who feels honored to have known her. I am saddened by your loss as well and feel your pain. I send my blessings to both your friend and mine as I know God has a place for them. Be well my friend– With the deepest empathy and sympathy.