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Two Miami mothers turn grief into action, seeking justice in 2018 cold case killing of 20-year-old: "...anything, big or small, would help"
By Peter D'Oench at CBS4 Miami
· July 13, 2026
· 3 min read
Two Miami -Dade mothers who lost their own sons to gun violence are turning their grief into action, hoping to bring justice to another family still waiting for answers.CBS News Miami spoke exclusively with Tanya Lopez and Deborah Willis on Monday as they distributed flyers and spoke with residents a
Key takeaway On 5/21/18, Jermaine Anderson was killed in the area of NW 94 Street and NW 22 Avenue.
Why this matters in The Miami
The efforts of Tanya Lopez and Deborah Willis to generate new leads in the unsolved 2018 killing of Jermaine "Mickey" Anderson highlight the persistent problem of gun violence in Miami's neighborhoods. Their personal experiences of losing sons to gun violence have driven them to found advocacy groups, Miami Gardens ROSE Inc. and Guns Down, Voices Up Demand Justice, which aim to support families affected by similar tragedies. The fact that they are now working together to seek justice for Anderson's family underscores the need for community involvement in solving cold cases. As they distribute flyers and speak with residents and business owners along Northwest 22nd Avenue, they are not only seeking answers for Anderson's family but also bringing attention to the broader issue of gun violence in Miami-Dade County. Their determination to help families find closure could inspire others to come forward and work with law enforcement to address this ongoing concern.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? Two Miami-Dade mothers who lost their own sons to gun violence are turning their grief into action, hoping to bring justice to another family still waiting for answers.CBS News Miami spoke exclusively with Tanya Lopez and Deborah Willis on Monday as they distributed flyers and spoke with residents a
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