Kendall Rae
Off-Duty Cop _Accidentally_ Hit _ Killed Him But Never Notified The Family_ Justice For Dexter Wade
Explore the heartbreaking case of Dexter Wade, a 37-year-old Mississippi man whose death raised serious questions about communication failures, accountability, and the treatment of unidentified remains. In March 2023, Dexter was struck and killed by an off-duty Jackson Police Department officer’s vehicle while walking near Interstate 55. His family did not learn about his death until months later, after he had been buried in an unmarked grave. This true crime episode examines Dexter’s final known moments, the investigation into the crash, his mother Bettersten Wade’s search for answers, and the circumstances surrounding the delayed notification of his family. Officials described the collision as an accident and acknowledged failures in communication between agencies, while Dexter’s family and their attorneys have called for further accountability and investigation. From the unanswered questions surrounding his identification and burial to the fight for transparency and justice, this episode explores Dexter Wade’s story and the impact it had on discussions about missing persons procedures, death notifications, and institutional responsibility. Follow the podcast for more true crime stories, investigations, missing person cases, social justice stories, and in-depth documentaries.
