Shelby County District Attorney’s Office Hosts 13th annual Season of Remembrance for Homicide Victims

Shelby County, TN— The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office is hosting the annual Season of Remembrance event on Monday, November 27, 2023. The free event, designed to remember Shelby County homicide victims, will be held at the Rose Theater on the University of Memphis campus.

Family and friends of victims are encouraged to bring an ornament to place on a wreath in honor of their loved ones. A tree will also be decorated with the names of homicide victims from 2023. The ceremony will include music selections from Stax High School students and a curated message from Senior Rabbi Micah Greenstein of Temple Israel. ABC24 anchor Richard Ransom will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

“My heart goes out to every family who has been a victim of homicide in Shelby County. No one should ever have to lose a loved one to violence,” said Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy. “Our hope is that the families and friends feel supported as we honor their loved ones’ memory together this holiday season.” 

Free parking will be available in the Zach Curlin garage located next to the Rose Theater.

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