She tells KJ that she can wait right there. In an instant, life is forever changed for Brenton Butler and his family. 14. Prior to this, when revealing the truth to Isaiah, that the bike was his and he and Brenton were together the night before, he says that the only reason he was still dealing drugs within the gang was to save up enough money so they could leave town so they could be free, saying boys like us dont make it out of here., Champagne says that line could be left up to interpretation. One of his dogs comes rushing up and he tells the dog lovingly, "Now don't make me put you in the hole, huh?" I've also included surgery costs, rehabilitation, lab tests." Pete explains that the wallpaper is better for the baby because there's no fumes. But Seven Seconds has ambitions far beyond telling a procedural story, and thats where it becomes the most dour and heavy-handed. Although the fictional and real-life Brenton Butlers' stories are different, both zero in on the same issues facing particularly black men in America which are still prevalent almost 20 years after Butler was wrongly arrested. 8 minutes 31 seconds 14.5K. Tensions run high between African American citizens and Caucasian cops in Jersey City when a teenage African American boy is critically injured by a cop.Tensions run high between African American citizens and Caucasian cops in Jersey City when a teenage African American boy is critically injured by a cop.Tensions run high between African American citizens and Caucasian cops in Jersey City when a teenage African American boy is critically injured by a cop. Went over to Jablonski's house a few times, whatever. [SOFTLY.] Brenton survived the accident, but remains on life support after laying in the ditch unattended for hours. The one that greeted KJ at the door, quickly runs up the stairs as he starts to introduce her to the twins), KJ tells 'Fish' that she wants to get Brenton's clothes over to the crime lab so they can test for paint transfer from the vehicle. When 15-year-old black cyclist Brenton Butler dies in a hit-and-run accident -- with a white police officer behind the wheel of the vehicle -- Jersey City explodes with racial tension. While there, Pete sees the case file on Dis desk and reads that Mac has had his charges dropped, which means theres an active investigation. Cut to KJ following a guard down a jail corridor. Teresa then says, "I saw that same design at Walmart last week. The series starts with the accidental hit-and-run of African-American man Brenton Butler (played by Daykwon Gaines) by a white police officer in Jersey City. DiAngelo replies, "He's a bum. Theres a legal term that comes up in the investigation, depraved indifference: inaction so egregious that it amounts to murder. (More detailed description of the episode is below, but it will contain spoilers. KJ turns and looks at 'Fish' and tells him they need to go to the hospital. They knew what was going on, but never fully defined it, When being forced to accept his sons sexuality, Isaiah throws Kadeuce out of his house. Later in the episode, after the funeral, Latrice is bothered by people being in her home and leaves. BOYFRIEND vs BOYFRIEND! When she tries to stand up to the judge he holds his ground. Dance. . . The boy is in a deep coma. Another development near the end of the episode involves Isaiah. The film Murder On A Sunday Morning, a documentary about Butler's arrest and the trial that followed, was released only a year later, and addressed how public opinion impacted the case. We were teased with the potential recovery by Brenton before it was snatched away from us right at the end. Im playing three things we as a black community think is detrimental gang member, drug member, and he is/was in a same-sex relationship. But the true mystery in Seven Seconds is, Will Brenton get justice? Loosely based on. Brenton's Breath [10], On January 24, 2018, Netflix released the official trailer for the series and a collection of first look images. This exchange is just one of the many that shows how the system works against young men of color, as this is one of the themes of the show. When her husband arrives, she is explaining to him that their son blinked and theyre running more tests. A Veena Sud, a quienes nos encandil, siempre le agradeceremos "The Killing" as como parte de que "Caso Abierto" (Cold Case) fuera tan buena; a Netflix le agradeceremos muchas cosas (entre ellas, valga la redundancia, la ltima temporada de "The Killing", que mencione dos veces en un puado de lneas la misma serie no es casualidad, por cierto). 2. She introduces herself and states that she is with the prosecutor's office. Inside the room they find a burner phone and Fish is feeling good about his theory while KJ takes another hit. La Reina Del Sur The girl calls for someone in the house and when the person comes out they chase KJ off. He wants more money from Messiah, and in turn, hes asked to do a favor. Now, you just have to deal with this hate that you have, not anything you saw on screen. What do you think I'm doing? Episode 3 of Seven Seconds sets up a few things. Premise [ edit] Conclusion. Brenton's Breath She tells James that the victim is from a good family and that James is at the start of his campaign and they can't ignore this. The music video for 'Yer Killin' Me' has amassed over 3.3 million views on YouTube as of June 2020. Might this be symbolic for something? Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murder: Will he get the death penalty? Seven Seconds is a crime story in which you know immediately who did it. In a later scene, Uncle Seth gets incredibly close to Brenton to tell him he loves him. Seth and Marcelle leave the room to give Latrice and Isaiah some privacy with Brenton. Seth asks why they need to do that now. Not pleased with the information he is receiving about the investigation, Isaiah goes down to the precinct for answers. Isaiah asks about the cost. Have you watched Seven Seconds? I liked that growth. Butler did however confess to the crime, which he later said he was beaten, threatened and coerced into making in an effort by authorities to wrap the case up quickly to combat a slide in tourism. When Nadine comes out of the diner he gets her to approach and she propositions him for sex. Latrice looks at Isaiah and tells him that it means that he may be able to come back to them. 2 Images. Teresa says, "I thought you were gonna paint." (Who is Minju Kim? Seven Seconds is good at showing its characters pain; its less effective at giving them a more rounded humanity, as Showtimes series The Chi also about the aftermath of violence has done much better. On a side note, we see that Messiahs mother is dying of cancer, and hes taking care of her. He also later fills in Osorio on the Nadine developments. Racial tensions explode in the face of injustice and the absence of quick resolution of the case. Su nuevo jefe, Mike Diangelo, logra convencerlo de huir de la escena del crimen y dejar al chaval desangrarse. Marie tells Pete that he always lets Teresa get to him and that he's a good daddy. He is more than likely yelling this to his dogs. After initially being afraid to talk to the Butlers about the case, KJ and Fish go to the home to let them know that they had to let their suspect free. TV dramas don't get much timelier than Seven Seconds. You hear a doorbell ring and KJ is standing outside of a door when a woman opens it. DiAngelo and Pete are driving down a street and as they are passing what appears to be a white garage with red graffiti that reads "VOLTS" on it, DiAngelo tells Pete, "You work narcotics in the South District, girls like that are just part of the uh the benefits package." During the trial, his attorney Ann Finnell of the Jacksonville Public Defender's Office said: "The only reason Brenton Butler was even stopped that morning was because he happened to be a black male walking in the neighbourhood.". DiAngelo asks if that's correct. So who is the real Brenton Butler? That What Follows. Morgan Doughty Filed A Lawsuit Against The Murdaugh Family, Curtis Cousin Eddie Smith Claims Alex Murdaugh Made Him A Fall Guy, Buster Murdaugh Testified For The Defense At His Fathers Double Murder Trial, 'Sex/Life' Season 3 Could Focus On This Area Of Billie's Life, Get Even More From Bustle Sign Up For The Newsletter. whatsong. The actor hopes that people dont view the fact Brenton and Kadeuces relationship isnt shown on-screen as a cop out, and at the same time, he hopes the diverse representation of their characters are embraced by the black community. KJ and Fish are observing the funeral and see this exchange also. The baby's asleep. DiAngelo says, "Yeah, says a guy whose brain's been soaking in Jim Beam for 50 years?" The policeman critically injures the. Seven Seconds - Credit: JoJo Whilden / Netflix. Pete returns to work, and Di partners up with him. With the way episode two left off, there was a lot to expect going into episode three of Netflixs Seven Seconds. Watch the trailer for Seven Seconds below. She tells him he needs to handle this. But later, a drug-addicted white girl from a rich suburb is let off for shoplifting by a store manager who says: She was from a good home. "Seven Seconds" is a crime story in which you know immediately who did it. . Pete asks who Messiah is and no one tells him. Her mother pulled up in a Benz and paid for everything that was stolen. Why is seven seconds called that? "[1] DiAngelo tells Manny to get out of there and go do his job. The camera zooms away to show the woman eyeballing Pete. Pete tells him yes. Eventually, the guys get him to stop and thats when we see a dead baby behind the guy. Come on, just a quickie. She tells DiAngelo that they believe Dorsey was across town when the kid was hit. Shes a cop and theyre in the middle of a vicious custody battle. She gets him to tell her that he had just bought it and that the guy at the store knows him. She then looks to her right. !I hope you are all doing well, and staying healthy!In today's youtube video with. "You need to get the hell away from her right fucking now," I yell at Brenton, who's now in Blakely's face. It was born, she said, shortly after the . Latrice tells her that she can come in. The new Netflix series, which arrived on Friday, is about the far-reaching consequences of a horrible incident in which Pete Jablonski. We know that Di is dirty but we havent seen him kill anyone so well see if he takes it that far. Netflix's new crime anthology series Seven Seconds paints a brutal picture of police corruption in its first season, premiering Feb. 23. [4] He then says, "It'd probably be good for your OCD,[5]for your DTs. We were given a lift by the shoes being found but a hit in seeing Marie needing to be rushed to the hospital. She looks down and sees a paper seagull that Brenton had made lying just below his right hand. Newcomer Corey Champagne, in his first major role, portrays Kadeuce, a tortured teen and Brentons childhood best friend who knows more than meets the eye about the situation at hand. Teresa leaves and walks downstairs. The woman asks him, "What the hell is she doing here?" She drops the washcloth and picks up the seagull and looks over at Brenton, then back at the seagull. Matters of Life and Death ; 4. The writers behind Seven Seconds gave us a real ending to the trial involving the tragic death of Brenton Butler and its cover-up. In 2002,a documentary which followed Butler's arrest and trialMurder On A Sunday Morning won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Springing from the discussion about 'new wars' in the age of globalisation, it is demonstrated how these 'new wars' also generate new plays about war, illustrated by Caryl Churchill's "Far Away" (2000) and Zinnie Harris's "Midwinter" (2004). The floor is white and there is still some blood on the floor. KJ still insists that she would still like to speak with him. Marie: "He called again. As 'Fish' leaves, he turns back to see DiAngelo putting on his jacket and telling Wilcox that he's with him today. he quickly jumps up off of his cell bed to grab the small bottle of alcohol. An off-duty cop in a rush to see his pregnant wife in the hospital gets distracted by a phone call, and he's the one who hits Brenton. See . Netflix's addictive new crime drama Seven Seconds is all about justice. He asks KJ to leave him her personal cell and she says that he can reach her at the office and that he knows the number. Back at the hospital we see Latrice sitting down holding the seagull she had found by Brenton's hand. She looks at Seth and says that she saw him blink his eyes. 23 Feb 18' 4 songs # 4. Yung nena ig live. The show follows the story of a young Black boy who is killed in an anonymous hit and run, with multiple Jersey City police officers behind the cover up. Felix quickly interrupts to change the subject. Isaiah turns and leaves. Theres a little girl in the yard, and eventually KJ approaches her. Speaking of Messiah, Di goes to Messiahs home to talk about their deal. Prosecutor KJ Harper (Clare-Hope Asheity) and detective Joe Fish Rinaldi (Michael Mosley) are tasked with the case as Butlers family, mother Latrice (Regina King), father Isaiah (Russell Hornsby) and uncle Seth (Zackary Momoh), as well as the community at large, are impacted by the incident. Clare-Hope Ashitey was cast in the series' lead role of K.J. Felix follows them down the hall and questions them loudly about Dorsey saying that they said Dorsey was solid. She asks him what time he bought the booze. To have people from the U.S., Australia, Sweden, Brazil, Germany and all over the world reach out to me about how this story and character has touched their lives makes it all the more worth it. Bailed Out ; 9. Marie and Teresa are walking upstairs to the baby's room and Teresa is saying that she got the back room at Mancini's and that there will be 30 of them. Earlier, I mentioned that Isaiah was unable to tell his son he loved him before heading out for work. She walks off and 'Fish' shakes his head. "And now you're not." I step between them. Butler was acquitted of the murder and robbery charges in November 2000. ** We see Pete washing his Ford Explorer. He goes back into the room to let his wife know he has to go back to work and tells her to call the school to let them know she needs some time off. Brenton's Breath 58m He looks up at her and she asks him where he normally buys his liquor. Seven Seconds is connecting itself to another story about injustice with a young black man at its center, and the association could be what introduces audiences in 2018 to the tragedy of the real Brenton Butler. Latrice asks Isaiah to go over and talk to Brenton before he goes because it would be good for Brenton to hear his voice. The response to the show and Kaduence has been surprising and overwhelmingly positive with audiences. KJ quickly interrupts and asks why he didn't call her back. Brenton isn't the only teen killed in Seven Seconds. Isaiah and Latrice embrace each other and hug as they keep repeating "God is good". Good riddance.". As evidence starts to point toward the brutal, corrupt narcotics unit (shades of The Shield), K. J. But it often seems hollow, despite great work by King and a solid turn from Knapp. He looks down, shaking his head, and states that he doesn't remember. DiAngelo introduces 'Fish' to Manny and Felix who are the only two on his team present. The black hit-and-run victim, for instance, is immediately assumed to have gang connections. It looks as if he tries to get one to come to him to maybe try to pet it, but none of them come to him. The man says, "I'll take care of it. Seven Second -- Walter Moss: what I liked most about the film was the portrayal of the humanness of so many of the series' individuals and the director's obvious desire to understand the behavior of all her characters. There's no parking behind the 7-Eleven,[3] jerking off till your shift's over. The story centers on a white rookie narcotics cop Peter Jablonski (Beau Knapp), who due to distracted driving, fatally hits a black teen named Brenton Butler. In our conversation, Champagne mentioned how portraying the duality of the character of Kadeuce was of particular importance to him. After a white cop accidentally hits and critically injures a black teenager, a northeastern city explodes with racial tensions, an attempted cover up and its aftermath, and the trial of the century. While Di, Pete, Manny, and Osorio are out on patrol, they stop at a diner. [2] Pete opens the window and DiAngelo asks him if he's freezing. The neighbor that previously saw him vomiting sees this exchange as well. In shock, Pete calls Michael DiAngelo (David Lyons), his sergeant in his narcotics unit, who finds the victim: an African-American teenage boy. Girl Catches Her Bestfriend With Her Boyfriend Second after she left the house Reaction"Join Da Mafia""We Comin With Them Bangers" . Creator Veena Sud Stars Clare-Hope Ashitey Beau Knapp Michael Mosley See production, box office & company info Watch on Netflix S1 with subscription Add to Watchlist Added by 30.7K users He quickly says that she can't make the charges stick if she doesn't show up for court. She I got in Atlantic City. We next see KJ pull up behind a Toyota Camry in a driveway to a brick house. It later rallied, but never wholly recovered. Disclaimer: This article contains major spoilers from Netflixs Seven Seconds. But its an anthology series, in which each season tells a complete story. The insurance representative or financial counselor says, "We're looking $350 per day in the ICU. He hands Isaiah a piece of paper with the amount. The man states that he understands but then says they will need to discuss a payment plan and asks Isaiah how much he can start out with today. Seven seconds Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. And how does his story go? This furthers Fishs theory that Brenton was somehow involved with the gang. Help us build our profile of Kari Matchett! The police are all chest-thumping aggression and we take care of our own machismo, with the exception of Pete, whos trapped between guilt and fear. By using his name, the Netflix series is recognizing a then-teenager who came close to being punished for a crime because of the shortcomings of our justice system. Episode 3 of Seven Seconds sets up a few things. Here at Mamamia we are always looking for ways to make Mamamia even better. Can't think about what they're doing, they just gotta do. This image is shattered when it comes to light that the bike Brenton was riding was affiliated with a local gang, and that he had a record for juvenile drug possession. I was right! The case falls to K. J. Harper (Clare-Hope Ashitey), a prosecutor who makes a politically convenient point for her boss because shes African-American, and Detective Joe Rinaldi (Michael Mosley), known as Fish, who begins to realize that the cover story doesnt add up. Seven Seconds (2018) - TV Show In an instant, life is forever changed for Brenton Butler and his family. He walks over to the sheep and looks down at them. "Walk away." "The only place I'm walking to is class," Brenton points out. Where is Seven Seconds filmed? He walks over to it and pushes it open. On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the series is certified fresh, holding a 78% approval rating with an average rating of 6.02 out of 10 based on 44 reviews. She is shaking her head in agreement and has a look of excitement on her face. KJ tells DiAngelo that she can't make the charges stick to Dorsey if she can't speak with his CI. They have to cover it up, DiAngelo says. She then states that the Pulaski is far from the park and asks him if he is sure that's where he was sleeping. Much like a previous anthology series, American Crime, on ABC, Seven Seconds aims at a head-to-toe diagnosis of national ills: racism, police violence, drug abuse, homophobia, an overtaxed public sector and the treatment of veterans are all folded in eventually. Telegua 'Seven Seconds': El desenlace tras un crimen racial en Netflix En la serie 'Seven Seconds', la muerte de un joven afroamericano de 15 aos en Jersey City suscita un encubrimiento policial y una bsqueda desesperada de la verdad Escuchar este artculo Por Fernanda Matarrita Chaves 22 de febrero 2018, 11:26 AM The father notices, however, as Uncle Seth goes over to address the young man. He tells her, in the meantime, that he cant find Brentons shoes. DiAngelo says that he will see what he can do. That's why she's got to wear that diaper." He cant do it for some reason and leaves. Atropellado por un polica, el novato Peter Jablonski. It is a timely drama that explores various angles and roles to paint a picture of the tangled web of a system that often fails Black Americans. He wasnt just a gang member and in the life because he wanted to be in the life. Though the series revolves around a black teenager by that name and highlights similar flaws in our systems of law and order, Seven Seconds is not based on the real Butler's life.Click to see full answer. As will likely be the style of the show, we are also hit with several major blows near the end of the episode. Latrice looks over at Seth as he is talking. She says that she needs to sleep and shell see him later, as a guy in his underwear appears behind her. Marie looks in to see Pete wallpapering the room. Despite so much time having passed, Netflix's use of Brenton Butler's name inSeven Seconds -a show aimed at addressing 2018's issues-works to keep the stories of men like him alive and not forgotten. KJ then says she needs to speak with him about a case. Submit your music. As they are leaving, the female asks Pete, "You new here, papi? She likely sold them after her run-in with Di, and I fear for her life. Latrice then finds a blue paint chip, and Fish locates Brentons missing shoes. She thinks shes done the kid a favor but the judge decides that he wants to punish the kid and gives a harsher sentence than she had even considered. Pete tails them instead and sees them meet with none other than Messiah. DiAngelo tells Pete to get up and for them to go. Di tries to perform CPR before the guys eventually pull him off of the baby. This isnt even mentioning the fact that his wife is having more complications with their unborn child. EPISODE: 2 - Brenton's Breath . Seven Seconds uses its central crime - the hit and run death of a black child named Brenton Butler in Jersey City - to delve into a drama that deals with issues of race. But for us? When I had conversations with Veena (Sud), the most heartbreaking thing about it was that they were not able to define their relationship was. She initially rejects the defense lawyers offer of a light sentence for a 16 year-old first time offender, but when the judge asks for her recommendation, she goes more lenient. Seth then says, "Um, anything for Little Man.". Full Episodes Details Add to Watchlist Mark as Watched Filter by Source Seasons 1 If You Like Seven Seconds, Then Try. Manny gets up and grabs the brim of his ball cap and adjusts it up and down slightly as if aggravated. Isaiah wants to know what it means. Looks like Daddy's waking up too. Mike DiAngelo aided in killing Nadine, the 15-year . Brenton Butler is a real person, however the storyline of 'Seven Seconds' is only loosely based on his experiences. 'Fish' tells her that first off, this isn't the crime of the century and that the kid was probably a gang member. Back at the station we see DiAngelo eating a doughnut and offering one to Manny who is refusing. What are you doing, huh? This was before Messiah was the top dog in the gang and obviously before Seth joined the military. 22 min read Antifascist researchers have identified Sacramento woman Dallas Erin Humber, seen here in a Facebook photo, as one of the main propagandists behind the neo . This seemingly racial bias is what connects the story of the real Brenton Butler and the fictional Brenton Butler of Seven Seconds. (Just as The Killing was based on a Danish series, Seven Seconds is based on the Russian film The Major.) But in its initial case, which stretched beyond the first season, The Killing became a grim slog of red herrings and implausible twists. They pull out a file they have on her. Isaiah says, "He already knows." Felix quickly replies, "East District. He tells her to calm down. She replies with, "I don't mind married. She then starts loudly yelling, "Nurse. Later in the episode, KJ and Fish show up at Dis precinct to talk to him. In the background you can see a female sitting by a desk looking on. rest or I didnt want the hotep conversation of feminizing the black man. People like Brenton and Kadeuce exist. Kid ain't dead. Lists. He says, "This is Jack and Jill, they're the twins. Seven Seconds (creator: Veena Sud) follows the many. They addressed the major plot points quickly and provided us with new information to chew on. Every character's personality is very well displayed and unique. I figured Id give her a break.. You cute". So now, people dont have that excuse of not wanting to see men kissing on screen. It looks like it's in a mouthwash bottle. 15. But did you know theres a real-life Brenton Butler with his own story of police corruption and racial bias to tell? She slowly enters with a gentleman that she introduces as their evidence technician. She tells him to look at her. However, it's not at all accidental that Seven Seconds is using Butler's exact name. Well, the kids haven't eaten yet, and Jackson, he's missing his epiglottis[7], so I got to put him in his high chair, and feed him with the funnel, then we can go.". Seth then says, "All right, he's going to need a lot of mental stimulation, talking, music." Brenton Butler Is A Real Person, But 'Seven Seconds' Is Only Loosely Inspired By His Story. Witnesses for the Prosecution ; 10. Manny and Felix leave as Pete looks down toward the floor. Before KJ and Fish confront Di about his CI giving bad intel, she goes to James Connellys home. He tells her not to let her caseload slip. DiAngelo asks Pete how he's holding up. Fish isnt impressed with the clue, considering the number of blue vehicles in NJ. Russell Hornsby and Zackary Momoh. He didnt have to say anything, but he saw how media and the defense was tarnishing Brentons name and image. Netflix provided Bustle the following statement from showrunner Veena Sud: The real Butler's story became fairly well known, having become nationally recognized when it became the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary Murder On A Sunday Morning. Jablonski calls his fellow police officers that work Narcotics Division with him to the scene. 20 minutes 20 seconds 2.2K. Tensions run high between African American citizens and Caucasian cops in Jersey City when a teenage African American boy is critically injured by a cop. 'Fish' and KJ walk up to DiAngelo's desk. Latrice explains that they've taken him downstairs for more tests but she saw him blink. Fish is finally getting her to engage him and uses the opportunity to reveal more about himself to her. The cover-up leads inexorably to further crimes. Answer. We never hear him speak, see only a few glimpses of him taking his last bike ride. When KJ arrived at the house Connellys wife looks at her like she is appalled that she would be there. Would've killed somebody someday. He also picks up the information about the missing shoes. He's distracted when he hits something and his car spins around a couple of time and finally stops. Regina King, also a co-star of American Crime, is devastating as Brentons mother, Latrice, who spirals into loss, desperation and rage at the systems indifference. KJ explains that sometimes debris from the vehicle sometimes gets on the victim and can help with the investigation. Seven Seconds suggests that theres plenty of such guilt to go around, well beyond the suspects in the case. Clare-Hope Ashitey as KJ Harper While there, he continues to make jokes about the guy she brought home and judges her lifestyle mercilessly. VIP. already haunted by a past case that had a disastrous effect on a family with children dulls the stress with booze and karaoke. She steals from the store, but theyve never reported her. ), 3 Virgin River characters who left the show unexpectedly. Marie intervenes and says she left her cell phone downstairs and asks Teresa to go get it for her because she just remembered a few names she wants to add to the list. She tells him that he knows she's right. [The characters] name was inspired by the real Brenton Butler because his story was so intensely heart wrenching and illuminated the travesties of the justice system criminalising innocent young Black men, Seven Seconds showrunner Veena Sud told Bustle. What is the movie 7 Seconds about? 'Fish' looks up and says, "Oh, really? Listen to every song from the Seven Seconds - Season 1 soundtrack playlist, sorted by episode. Genres: Crime | Drama | Thriller Station: Netflix (US) We then jump to show Pete arriving in Maries hospital room. 11. Deep down he needed the release, but he didnt want to give him a lot of emotion. Isaiah shifted the matter to being about him and his faith, and it wasnt about that. Latrice leaves Brentons side for what was likely the first time that day to get some pie in the cafeteria. Boxed Devil ; 8. Back at the Butler residence Trice and Isaiah are mourning differently. Mamita at the station [1] The series, which is created, executive produced, and showrun by Veena Sud, follows the people involved in investigating the death of a Black teenager and his family as they reel after the loss.