Justice Served: Dexter Wade Finally Receives the Funeral and Apologies He Deserves

Dexter Wade, who was killed and buried in a pauper's field, finally received a formal funeral after eight months of being denied one. Civil rights leaders, elected officials, and grieving family members attended the service, which was streamed to a national audience. Dexter's mother, Bettersten Wade, spoke of her search for her son and addressed him directly, saying, "Dexter, you made it home." The case sparked public outrage, leading to an independent autopsy, exhumation, and the arrangement of a funeral. Civil rights lawyers are calling for a Justice Department investigation, and local leaders have expressed support and apologized for the handling of the case.