Ardis Brown Jr. , 36

He was shot in August 2009, but is just now making the homicide list?

Some one called Ardis to come to the black widow's party he had not planned to attend the party. She was a stalker. You knew when you made that call to Ardis you were part of this conspiracy. He was only there for about 30 minutes and was leaving he was in the street at his van leaving when he was asked to come back and he was shot. That in it self sounds like a set up. The shooter yelled out to the black widow that it was for her. So she knows the shooter she was dancing with him. So those that heard "that statement" should say what they heard and quit acting scared. What if it was someone killed that was in your family or a loved one. The lil one was standing with the shooter. Ardis was a good person, helped everyone and believed that bad people could be good people. He didn't want kids joining gangs anymore. He wanted them to have a future, choices just like what he wanted for his own kids.
A woman scorned several times and men around her come up dead these are fathers being taken from their children and loved ones and a worthless lil one took him from his children and friends. I hope the truth comes out, all the lies out there now have to stop Ardis was a good person and deserves to have his death resolved.
Although it was a good cloud screen to say it was a gang shooting when you wouldn't even come out from behind your apartment door and blame it on a gang shooting. The Inglewood police dept. needs everyones help to solve this murder. Ardis was a very good father took good care of his children and ran a business. He was helping to protect children at a local park while they played outside by providing security for them. The scary Black widow and the sorry lil one and everyone else that had something to do with setting up Ardis to get killed should stop the lying and say it was personal and don't blame it on gang activity.

My heart will forever be broken!! As tears drop from my eyes as I type my thoughs, I will always remember the man/solider my brother is...My brother may be gone in body but his spirit will remain forever..I know they say everthing happens for a reason but I swear someone upstairs made a mistake somewhere!! But all I can do is carry on his memory and teach my son about his guardian angel/uncle that watches over him..so that he will live on forever in his heart.. love you big Bro until we see eye to eye again!

True soldier and all around GOOD DUDE who was ACTUALLY doing good things! Seems like the good ones always go first and here's one more incident that prooves it! Been knowing this MAN for YEARS and he's always been cool. R.I.P Ardis....

was a good man/father nd took care of his business and family nd friends gone but never forgotten rip

Psychosyscom3: You know everything else - does READING fail you? If not, READ the article before you shoot off your mouth.

[Note: This homicide did not appear on the report at the time of Brown's death. It was added Aug. 19, 2010, after The Times was contacted about the omission by a family friend.]

— SMH, sorry disappoint you, but the Times initially listed his death without any information about it.

It was nearly 18 hours after his name was listed that they updated it.

Anything else you need to know?

Its been a year n still no arrest n im truly disappointed n the justice system. I no it takes time 2 investigate n homicide case r any case but please dont give up, find out what really happened to my brother Ardis. Somebody out there knows something.This was a man with a big lovin n caring heart, he really went out of his way 2 help everybody when n need. Ardis was always there 4 me 2, n i truly miss him. he was my solider, my buddy, n friend. Ardis u r my guarding angel please watch over me n the family. When my day comes trust n believe that i will b lookin 4 u. Luv u so much n you will never b 4 gotten.

Hey im Ardis Neice n I just wanna say that my uncle was a good n loving man, he care about me n whatever iI was going threw.I would 4 u guys 2 find out what happen 2 my uncle n puinsh them. They took a man who was truly need it bye everyone. I miss him so much.Please i ask please find out what happen.

My uncle Ardis didnt derseved 2 die like this. He was the father that I never had. He was always there 4 me n my mom. Please find out what happen 2 my uncle.

Ok we just want r uncle to rest peacfully.I dont think my uncle did nothing wrong to nobody, he was nice 2 us all the time n he took us places.He is misses sadly.But please Mr.Police find out what happen 2 him n y.

I cant believe its been a year since my brother Ardis is gone, man what happen. Ardis was a true friend 2 all that knew him, how could this b. Anyway 2 the local police dept r sheriff dept please look n 2 this case n find out what happen 2 my brother. Ardis was a family man n took care of busy man the hatters caught him, but y. I ask the question y.
LA county, police dept,n sheriff dept whos ever handling this case please dont closed it without findin out what happen.Somebody out there nos something, if u have 2 retack n knock on doors please do so. Please note that Ardis was a true solider, please dont let this ride find out what happen n puinsh whoever 2 the fulliest extent of the law.

Ardis was a good father always attentive to all his childrens needs. He was a good friend to all. He never turned his back on anyone. That may have been his down fall. Ardis did not deserve to be gunned down like a dog. He has always treated people with respect and dignity and everyone should show that same respect now and tell what you saw at the party if you attended the party so that this crime can get solved. Ardis had 4 biological children whom he loved very much and he also had two brothers he adopted as his own. Ardis cared for "boggie" as we know him also. I say this to say that he had a heart and cared about people. I hope this crime gets solved soon. Ardis and I owned two group homes and he was a very good owner/administrator. The best friend anyone can ever expect to have. Ardis belonged to a non-profit agency called Brothers Against Banging Youth to prevent children from joining gangs. He wanted children to be save and protected and not have to suffer.

Ardis you will always be my heart......

Lupe

To Everyone reading this report please do not get bogged down in language, spelling and what time this or that. Ardis has loved ones that just want justice for him. We have children and adults asking for help. They are showing their own line of respect for a loved one. So if they can read they may have trouble writing but they understand adults acting stupid. We want the attention paid to those that may have seen something at the party and for them to call Inglewood Police Dept. We need these people punished for taking our loved one away from us.

To the family I am so sorry to hear what happend to this young man, I know how you feel as I too just recently went through the same thing, loosing my brother to violence, and to see your postings a year later regarding this young man, helps me to know that your thoughts and feelings of your loved one never goes away no matter how much time passes. I am truly grieving the death of my brother and don't know how to feel or know when the pain will go away, but I want you know that I pray for you and your family and that they solve this case soon, it's been to long. It's in Gods hands. Justice will be served.

Why do you refer to him a soldier?

That's more or less an indication he was a gangster.

I dont understand y it took a year b4 that was any reporting period. It was like it never happened. Ardis was truly special n a gift from god, he was a friend,a leader, n big brother. He had 4 kids that truly miss him life 4 them will b hard but they no that there father luved them very much. He's my angel n star n the sky. I just wanna ask the question y, y my big bro, he didnt deserve this, he was human just like me n u. Ardis u will always b missed luv u bro bro.

Syscom3, why do you assume that the term "soldier" is "more or less an indication he was a gangster"? Maybe he was an actual veteran of the armed forces - or maybe the term "soldier" is being used as "jihad" was used in Arabic -- in a positive sense, having to do with positive struggle -- before terrorists coopted the word.

Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war.
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before!
Christ, the royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See His banner go!
This is clarification for syscom3. To the family of Ardis may you find peace and closure. May God bless you. I'm praying for justice. Only God give life and man can't take life with out Justice will be served.

Bless the fam & 4 give thoze resposible & pleez bring them 2 justice n keep them from striking again...

Calling someone from these neighborhoods a "soldier" has long meant they were a gangster.

"Soldier - Lower echelon gang member; performs tasks and commits crimes as ordered"

Don't pretend otherwise.

Syscom3, you are an idiot!
This gentleman's family is using this venue as a means of mourning, and a means of possibly obtaining info leading to the perpetrators of this crime.
I too would like to be addressed
as a soldier or warrior,
fighting against:
ignorance ( I'm a certified teacher)
violence (through conflict resolution)
injustice( equal treatment for all)
damnation( acknowledging The Lord)
and on...and on...
I fight for the improvement of
the equality of life for others,
as it seems Brother Ardis has done.
I suppose soldiers in your realm of life
are gangbangers, since that is your perception!

syscom3-- how dare you question the family and friend when referring to Ardis AS A SOLIDER to us his family and friends he is a solider you do not know his background are anything about him to question such..I notice you comment negative alot if you do not have anything positive to say please keep your comments to your self this is not a debate about Ardis character we are hurting!!! we miss an love you ver much big Bro... your lil sis

To syscom3
Why do you always persist on intruding and making something out of nothing. We asked you to stop the negativity and respect the family and especially the children. Your comment "these neighorhoods" is not needed. The family is trying to assist in finding the person that killed their loved one. It does not matter where he lived, he was someone's father, son or loved one. Is it impossible for you to get a life because you do this on almost all of the people in this report? Don't continue with your speculations, that are not helping the cause you are just bringing on more pain to this family.

Lupe

To Syscom3

You have been asked on almost every article of the deceased that you go to ,to please stop your negativity.
We get it. We get that you are so miserable and lonely that you want to go on HR report and add to the pain of others. I prayed for you today that God will heal you. Only hurting people go around hurting people. Have you ever heard that there is a place and time for everything. This is not the place for you to vent your negativity. This is not the place for you to try and get therapy. If you had a boy friend maybe you could vent to him. We all know that you are a lonely female that has a disdain for men. Maybe you should seek professional help with a theripist. I wish you healed.

RolMan,

As a matter of fact, yes. Most people who refer to their loved one as a soldier are in fact gang associated. I don't think the "comman" man has a right to call themselves or each other soldier. This man I doubt very seriously had any idea what is was like to put on a uniform every day and wait for the next gun to go off. So as a soldier it is probably the hardest thing in the world to do especially in times of war like we have been for the past few years. To be called a soldier is an honor that some of us have worked long and hard for. To call someone soldier with out actually having to earn that right is wrong. And just because he called himself a soldire or just because you call him a soldire doesn't make it so. That's an honor that one earns to isn't bestowed upon anyone just because.

My condolences to the family, but I doubt they will ever catch the killer. My guess is that the deceased's former "associates" probably already "handled" it. Besides, the deceased knew how to take "care of business"...right?

Look Ardis Brown n Beloved father n friend. He was a true solider in an out of the streets. Thats y its so important 2 find out what happen 2 him i believe he deserve that. he was an activis in his commuity. Please give the family sm closer n find out if u got 2 knoc on doors, n retract statements please do so.

Sheba, this is a public blog about murder. This is not for the faint of heart. If you want a sanitized version of the individual, then go to the obituaries.

There is a time and place for everything. And this blog is it. This is the homicide blog. It gives a voice to those of us who are tired of the blood and mayhem being committed in the killing fields.

BTW, of all the things I have been called and accused of, you are the first to have called me a "man hating" female.

And, It was not me who called him a soldier. It happened, and that gave me the idea that this individual was not what he was cracked up to be. I find it odd that in this day and age, in these neighborhoods to be called a soldier means only one thing yet you think of a soldier in a different context.

Ok everyone this negativity has taken a life of it's own. We asked the LATimes to print Ardis death in hopes that maybe someone at the party may have had time enough to regret not saying what they saw at the party and help the police solve this crime. This was an avenue that we sought out to help the children,family and friends bring some type of closure to this horrible incident. Children are reading this page. We had hoped that friends and aquaintances could offer some personal comments to help the children in years to come by acknowledging there father's good works. All this negativity is not helping the children. You as adults should understand the grieving process. Please refrain from this negative behavior and either offer your condolences. Or you can call me I am listed as Lupe Ross and we can have our own negatitive conversation regarding your negativity put don't involve the children in your simple mindedness.

Now back to our original mission we ask anyone who knew Ardis or anyone who just wants to confort the children to write to the children and family your thoughts. Or if you know of someone that went to the party talk to them and ask them for the sake of the children to make a call to someone.

Lupe Ross

"taking care of business" was referring to his own personal licensed business. He was a business man. "Brown" wrote this statement and I have figured out who you are already. Do you see how narrow minded people can take things out of context and make something out of nothing. Yes he was a soldier to his family and friends he was the back bone he was the one everyone went to from a headache to an argument with moms or pops to fix for them. Too much attention is being paid to negitivity and lets move on since it's clear some readers don't care about what is said around children.

My Condolence, and Prayers go out to the family of Mr. Ardis Brown for I've stood in your shoes before, and the pain hurts forever, even after the perpetrator(s) is caught; But, just as a bit of hope to you, to never give up on your fight for justice, because there has been cases solved 5 and 10yrs later, and I hope and pray you don't have to wait that long, and maybe you've already gotten justice and don't even know it yet, because if someone who lives a life killing people like that may have come upon their own fate, and laying in their own grave.

Sounds like he was a great guy. Sorry to all those that miss him. Hope the person responsible for his murder gets caught but if he doesn't please have peace of mind knowing that murders never get past God's judgement. The person responsible will be punished. God always makes sure justice is served. Hope things get easier for his loved ones.

Syscom3: You've made your point. we've all read it. We know you're 'smart'. Please use that intelligence to know when you've said enough and step away for a little bit. Maybe to you 'soldier' means gangster, but I know alot of people who define 'soldier-as a person working God's will.' Now I'm an atheist, and even I understand that. So please, let's give our condolences and know that his children will need our support in their new journey without their father. My heart goes out to this family; May Ardis Brown rest in peace.

he was a loving and caring person alot has change since he's been gone i just hope the people will be punished 4 what they did to the full extent i miss you pop Rip

I'm afraid they're all correct on this one, Syscom. You're exposed as just reaching. If you have to reach, maybe you should refrain. Retain some credibility. Just a suggestion from someone that normally agrees with you.

My prayers go out to Mr. Brown's family and friends. It's evident that he was very loved and this is a great loss for your family. I hope that the police find the people responsible for this.

This blog is a blessing and a curse (IMO). It's great that it gets the story of murder victims who are usually ignored by news coverage. It's also great that it gives the loved ones of the victims a place to come and grieve and let others know that the people listed here are more than murder victims.

Unfortunately, this blog is also a place for people to display their ignorance and their negative nature.

— Amy, consider this blog as the modern equivalent of the "letters to the editors" section of the old style newspapers.

It also gives voice to the people who are sick and tired of this violence and are more than willing to speak the truth about some of the deceased and the conduct they engaged in.

And yes, its sad to see the ignorance and negative nature of the gangsters families and their enablers.

Syscom3

You dont personally know the deceased. The ignorant people they are talking about is you. You are a racist. I see you go to black and latino blogs and leave negative remarks. I went and looked at the white Hr blogs. You dont leave any comments there at all. You are a racist, ignorant, person who needs professional help and it would be a blessing to everyone who has or will have a black or latino loved one on here if you would also not leave comments on their HR report the same as you dont leave comments on the white deceased HR. Also I hate to disagree with one of the bloggers who said you were smart. A smart person would not leave disrespectful comments for love ones to read that were in mourning. A smart person knows the Hr is not the time and place for that.

Syscom,

Whatever, you're still reaching on this one. Clearly you have a pre-set conclusion regarding literally everyone on this site and, unfortunately, you appear to hunt for anything (soldier) you can manipulate to fit you're conclusions. Granted, you're conclusion is accurate the vast majority of the time. But, you have a responsibility to yourself as an intelligent, logical and reasonable person to consider each case on it's own and hopefully not resort to the narrow minded mentality you've shown here. Maybe you've been on here too long. You're starting to lose my respect.

Sheba, you did not do your research very good. For example:

Monrovia: Jason Gentile, 22
December 21, 2009
Posted by: syscom3 | December 22, 2009 at 01:26 PM
Posted by: syscom3 | December 31, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Posted by: syscom3 | January 04, 2010 at 04:31 PM
Posted by: syscom3 | January 20, 2010 at 08:53 AM

As I always say, a criminal is a criminal is a criminal. It doesn't matter to me what race they are. I say the same things about them.

Now, perhaps you need to face reality. The huge majority of homicides in LA County involve Latino or Black's. Most of them are gang related. Thus, you will see more of my comments on those statistical categories as compared to others. It quite rare when a white or asian gangster is killed, and when they do; I try to make comment or two. But the editors of this blog don't print all of my comments. Their prerogative and there is nothing I can do about it.

Then there are the Black or Latino homicide victims that are not gang related. I chose not to comment on them because my interest is in the criminals.

Once again, I am accused of this and that, but the facts are squarely on my side.

And once again, I am proven right on one thing; PC people that lose an argument are very quick to raise the bloody flag of racism. That's the sign of intellectual laziness.

"A smart person knows the Hr is not the time and place for that."

Actually, a smart person reads the FAQ's before making baseless accusations.

— John, I am not on this blog to win friends or respect. I am too mature to worry about such things.

I see the code words for gang activity and I examine it.

Sheba,
Just wondering when it became acceptable for a family to come on here and use it has her/his own mouring blog? This is an open blog for everyone and anyone to comment, why would a family in mouring turn to these pages to mourn? Why not set up your own personal blog to hype up the individual and put all the bad stuff on the side? I mean after all they are coming on this open blog so they or someone must have a computer that they have access to where they can set up a personal blog? I just find it funny that they would want to come on this site to post something and then be taken back when someone responds. The whole reason why this blog was created was for the public to contibute good, bad or indifferent.

I'm curious how many people have submitted comments that haven't been posted. Is there anybody else that has been frustrated by this?

I have been an avid reader of this blog for the last three years. It's extremely upsetting when I add a comment and the LA Times excludes my comments from being posted! I never belittle anyone, use fowl language, mock the deceased, or disrespect anyone. Sometimes I debate with other folks posting comments or question peoples intelligence in regards to their comment, however I'm always respectful. You (LA Times) don't include my comment however you include other comments where people are belittling folks for there spelling or downright saying these people deserved to die. I'm outraged! Please post my comment that I submitted earlier in the week in regards to this homicide. It's unfair that you manipulate this debate my cherry picking the comments. With all due respect we as the readers deserve to have our comments posted.

Paul
I have posted comments but some of my coments have not been posted also.

Lupe

Hey Paul 619: I completely relate to your frustration. Many of us have experienced the same. Seems like HR editorial staff are a little inconsistent in what they let through. I have gotten some through that were probably pushing the envelope a bit and yet some of the softer ones got blasted. Guess it's just tough for them to get it right every time. Oh well, hang in there. Just expect that to happen from time to time and keep on posting. Kind regards.

I agree -

Oh my, how true I tried to post on this very page last week and it never went up, I was going to send a email to the staff like another reader but didnt

They allow so much hate to be spewed by some posters and it only fuels their hate and idiot small mind thinking - shame on the la times staff for being so obvious on what you will allow to be posted, this is not the blog I started reading from day one over three years ago, what a sham, bring back Jill

I'm just going with my gut on this and say that the Hr staff posts' alot of the postings to steer up some lame debate, they are the out of line posters

Nosyscom3 --

We are pretty clear about what we allow to be posted. Since we do not edit submissions, we must decide solely based on what the poster writes. Most often, profanity keeps posts from going up. Using an $*% or abbreviations doesn't get you around the rules. Use of inappropriate language is a shame because sometimes those posts are otherwise very thoughtful. If someone leaves an email address, I will write them and encourage them to resubmit. Obvious threats also are blocked.

Then there are the more subjective calls. We try to weigh whether someone is asking legitimate questions about what took place against the likelihood that a comment will be pointlessly hurtful. That's a decision we make numerous times each day. If a point already has been made and countered, we may choose to disallow further similar comments in the interest of steering the conversation in a more productive direction.

Do we always get it right? We don't claim to be infallible but we do our best. The subject is raw and so are many of the comments. Since relaunching in January, the Homicide Report staff has approved more than 8,350 comments and blocked thousands more.

Syscom3, for example, has both the most comments approved and the most blocked.

We will give Jill your best.

Was he a gang punk or not? Several people have commented that he was a true soldier. If he WAS a gang member, his death is not worth mourning. Gang scum are weak and predatory. If he was NOT a gang member, you all need to stop disrepecting his memory by calling him a true soldier. If he wasn't a gang member, then his family and friends have my condolences.

are you a gang punk @ wondering. if he was a gang member families still have the right to feel bad that their son brother father uncle was killed.also being a soldier doesnt mean a gang member you crazy people

happy birthday pops u would of been 37 today. You will truly and always be missed. MErry christmas 2

I have often been at odds with syscom3 but over time I have reluctantly begun to agree with him. My take? He is railing against this attitude of 'es la vida', resignation, or even glorification that certain communities exhibit towards a sky-high homicide rate. He points out the vast gulf between the responses of middle-class vs. lower class neighborhoods when it comes to murder.
He shines the spotlight on the misguided who wrongly garland a recently-deceased thug with the wreath of humanity. That he is roundly denounced only makes a stronger argument that his is a voice of righteous reason who must be heard. Please don't try and silence him. The cornerstone of democracy is allowing all voices to be heard regardless of one's personal distaste. Keep up the good work syscom3 and may God bless you and yours.

Syscom3, is just a clown that is all. Nobody respond to his dumb comments that's how he gets off. It's like a clown if you don't pay attention to his stupid acts then he will stop. I strongly suggest to everyone don't respond to any of Syscom3 comments it's worthless just like him... Please don't respond and he will stop making his ignorant comments. Be smarter and bigger than that clown.....

god does all things for a reason. sometimes it comes from someone close to the deceased not being right deep down with in. and doing harm to others. this person knows what i am talking about. oh yes she knows. when you do people wrong it always comes back some kind of way. but it's too bad someone else has to suffer. people live with demons. they never take the time to ask for forgiveness. she knows

Who are you speaking about dejae

who are you dejae? who are u speaking of?

If u know something let detectives or somebody know

I'm completely disgusted, I'd avoided this website for years due to the fact it displayed a photograph of my older cousin whom I miss dearly with no regret! But christmas eve (his birthday that he shares with both of my parents) is soooo empty without him. Let me set the record straight. I am a teacher on a military base and currently pursuing my masters in criminal justice to make a career change that was inspired by him. He also was a college educated man and has plenty of educated family members. He did not reside in inglewood he lived in a working middle class neighborhood.He was a business owner of two group homes and worked with a non-organization to help keep young men from gangs. We come from a family of Veterans. We were raised under the motto "de oppresso liber" which means in latin "liberate the oppressed". Ardis did just that...we weren't raised to turn our heads and close our fist when someone was in need especially if we had the means to help. Ardis was dependability,bearing,courage,decisiveness,endurance,enthusiasm,integrity,judgment,justice,knowledge,tact,unselfishness, and loyalty...you know the characteristics that make a GOOD SOLDIER! we all know a uniform and a title doesn't make a good soldier, but the sacrifices that are made not for themselves but by not leaving no man behind. He had a heart for those young men who were wounded from not having anyone who cared...and he didn't leave them behind...instead he adopted them as his own! But the one thing i loved about my cousin, he wasn't a coward and believed in showing respect to others...he wasn't the type that pissed and walked on a dead man's grave, unlike those who are using this page as their personal blog and can care less about the family members and children who... are really missing a man of character and integrity...he was and will always be OUR family HERO... a SOLDIER in heart & spirit, and a prodigious father! I Love and miss u sooooo much Ardis....and how we were stuck on the side of the road in the desert and i had to walk for 3 or 4 hours in heels just to reach a residential area .....how i miss u so :(