With the rise in murders, many families order memorial T-shirts to honor victims such as Keira Holmes, a little girl who was killed while playing in the B.W. Cooper courtyards days before her 2nd birthday.
Memorial shirts honor victims —
With the rise in murders, many families order memorial T-shirts to honor victims such as Keira Holmes, a little girl who was killed while playing in the B.W. Cooper courtyards days before her 2nd birthday.
Joseph "Joker" Elliott's memorial shirt, worn by Trina Bordley, shows Elliott and his father. Both were killed in their home earlier this year when a disgruntled neighbor shot them.
Memorial shirts honor victims —
Joseph "Joker" Elliott's memorial shirt, worn by Trina Bordley, shows Elliott and his father. Both were killed in their home earlier this year when a disgruntled neighbor shot them.
The large number of murders has created a boom for T-shirt makers, some who believe they couldn't expand their business without this outlet. One of Cedrick Sweetwyne's designs for toddler Keira Holmes sits on his home office computer.
Memorial shirts honor victims —
The large number of murders has created a boom for T-shirt makers, some who believe they couldn't expand their business without this outlet. One of Cedrick Sweetwyne's designs for toddler Keira Holmes sits on his home office computer.
Sweetwyne said the community focuses on the best things about the person who has passed away.
Memorial shirts honor victims —
Sweetwyne said the community focuses on the best things about the person who has passed away.
The city has created a cottage industry of "Rest in Peace" commemorative shirts. Some shop owners say when they're too busy they send customers to other businesses, and competitors do the same for them.
Memorial shirts honor victims —
The city has created a cottage industry of "Rest in Peace" commemorative shirts. Some shop owners say when they're too busy they send customers to other businesses, and competitors do the same for them.
Many in New Orleans continue to remember murder victims through personalized paraphernalia.
Memorial shirts honor victims —
Many in New Orleans continue to remember murder victims through personalized paraphernalia.