The family of Dexter Wade is demanding justice after he was allegedly struck and killed by a police car in Jackson, Mississippi, and later buried without his family's knowledge. Wade's mother, Bettersten Wade Robinson, tearfully expressed her shock and grief during a press conference, stating that she never expected her son to meet such a tragic end. Wade Robinson reported her son missing on March 14, but it wasn't until August 24 that she learned of his death.

According to civil rights attorney Ben Crump, Wade's body was identified by the coroner's office soon after his death on March 5. However, due to a lack of proper identification, the police were unable to contact Wade's family. The body remained in a morgue for months before being buried in a potter's field.

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba acknowledged the mishandling of the case, stating that the police used outdated contact information and were unable to locate Wade's family in a timely manner.

Crump and Wade Robinson are now calling for an investigation by the Department of Justice and the exhumation of Wade's body for an independent autopsy. They believe that the police department's handling of the case raises questions about their ability to serve and protect the community.

This incident has drawn attention to a previous case involving Wade Robinson's brother, who died in 2019 after an encounter with Jackson police officers. The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit, claiming excessive force and a cover-up by the police.

The outcry over the mishandling of Dexter Wade's case highlights the need for transparency and accountability within law enforcement agencies. It remains to be seen whether justice will be served and if measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.