Homicide Report > Dwayne Nichols, 37 [Updated]

Dwayne Nichols, 37 [Updated]

Died July 1, 2010

Dwayne Nichols, a 37-year-old black man, was shot and killed Thursday, July 1, in the 2000 block of 130th Street in Willowbrook, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials said the shooting occurred about 2 p.m.

A passerby found Nichols on the driveway of a residence with a gunshot wound to the face, according to preliminary information provided by the coroner's office.

Nichols was pronounced dead at the scene, sheriff's officials said.

The Times will provide more information about the case as soon as details become available.

[Updated July 13, 3:13 p.m.: Sheriff homicide Det. Donna Cheek, who is handling the investigation, told The Times Monday that investigators are working on several leads but she declined to provide additional information about the case while that work is going on.  

Cheek said Nichols may have had some gang-involvement in the past, but authorities do not know if he had been recently active.

Anyone with details about his death is asked to contact the sheriff's homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500.]

— Robert J. Lopez and Sarah Ardalani

2069 E. 130th St.
 
 

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Updated: July 15, 2010 at 5:41 p.m.

 
 

114 reader comments about Dwayne Nichols

r.i.p. cousin you will truely be missed

— d
July 13, 2010 at 2:13 a.m.

My brother was not involved in gangs, he was a family man just trying to take care of his wife and children and someone stole his life from him. They truly stole away a life that will be treasured by his family and friends forever. If anyone can say that Wayne was a good man who loved and cherished those around him, it's me. They stole a piece of my heart and the pain is unberable I just hope all those involved are caught and that justice will be served.

— SHAUNDRA NICHOLS
July 22, 2010 at 1:17 p.m.

Missing you everyday. R.I.P baby brother. I will love you always.

— SHAUNDRA NICHOLS
July 22, 2010 at 1:38 p.m.

my brother was no longer in the gangs he had became a family man any body can tell u that this was jelously some young dumb punks stole his life and now i have to see the changes his kids go threw go in to corners and dont talk because they are use to seeing their farther every day and having that relationship that most men do not except he was also a good brother and i will not let this rest until justice is served because this is not no every day black man dies gang related shooting they took away something precious

— shanique nichols
July 22, 2010 at 1:55 p.m.

mannn , juss buy reading this about my uncle juss makes me want to Start crying all over again . i was soo Hurt when i found out. i juss cant believe it . My uncle was a Good Man , he wasnt doing anything wrong towards anyone he just wanted to take care of my little cousin's & his wife . it hurt's to knoo that your Gone soo fast . iLoveee youuu soo muchhh &' im truly going to miss youu uncle . i cant wait till i see you again & to here youu call me a "Chicken Head" , lol .

July 1st will allways be a day too remember . & i will ALLWAYS keep you in my heart uncle !

Love your Niece , Alysha :-*

— Alysha Wright
July 22, 2010 at 2:02 p.m.

— SHAUNDRA NICHOLS, long time readers to this blog have seen many times where a family member says their loved one was not involved with gangs, only to be disproven.

Perhaps he had changed his lifestyle. But if he had a gangster past, then it came back to haunt him.

— syscom3
July 22, 2010 at 2:02 p.m.

I love you uncle weode and you will always be in my heart i love u forever.

love Kemiyaa

— kemiya
July 22, 2010 at 2:17 p.m.

MAN , my unclee didnt deserve this , & i know it , my uncle loved his family & friends & he stayed in his house minding his bussiness , no matter what who ever did this will be caught , iLOVEyou uncle & iMISSyou calling me your "chicken head" even when i wasnt a true chicken head , watch over us okayy .
LOVE , your neice danielle.

— danielle
July 22, 2010 at 2:23 p.m.

i Love & miss you uncle wayne

Love your niece , Nae nae .

— Danea
July 22, 2010 at 2:25 p.m.

My cousin was not involved in a gang! He was a loving and caring man! What describes him best is FAMILY! He never bothered anyone he just made sure his family was well taken care of. His family was his world and now their world has been torn from them with him gone! I know that justice will prevail!

— Yvette Martin
July 22, 2010 at 2:27 p.m.

-syscom3, you have the right to voice your opinion but you do not have the right to judge someone you never knew. We as teens all make decisions that are not good for us most of the time, because at the age we think we know everything. But as you come in to adulthood and decide to make the right choices and do good for yourself and those around you is truly what my brother did, so you can say what you want and feel the way you feel, but my brother never did anything to deserve what happened to him. And personally you can keep your comments to yourself if you have nothing positive to say.

— SHAUNDRA NICHOLS
July 22, 2010 at 2:49 p.m.

“Life is given to all by God, and that which God has given, let not Man take away”. God sets the standard and passes the judgment, SO JUDGE NOT! The fact remains; that someone has taken the life of a man very dear to us. At this point justice for Dwayne’s murder has not transpired. With that said; if anyone has any information leading to a conviction on the person who committed this heinous murder please contact SERGEANT H. COOPER at (323) 890-5566 or
DETECTIVE D. CHEEK at (323) 890-5559. File Number 010-11475-2137-011
CRIME STOPPERS (800) 222-tips (8477) www.lacrimestoppers.org
or text “TIPLA” plus your tip to 274637 or CRIMES

— D. Phillips
July 22, 2010 at 4:43 p.m.

"God sets the standard and passes the judgment, SO JUDGE NOT!"

God was referring to not judging people who commit moral transgressions. Not criminal conduct.

Its too bad if he had turned his life around and was becoming a productive citizen.

That's why we, as society, must slam down all the gangsters now so that innocent people wont be terrorized by them.

— syscom3
July 22, 2010 at 8:48 p.m.

I love my brother and will not rest until justice is served a lil sis with determination u bastards will pay

— NICKEY
July 24, 2010 at 12:24 a.m.

still cant believe you gone cousin smh i was just thinkin bout the last kush blunt we smoked together when you rolled 3 long ones lol but sh*t you in a way better place than us youve won in life you no longer have to deal with non sense...save some dro for me in heavin cuddy

— d
July 25, 2010 at 2:35 p.m.

man my uuncle should have never been shot all he was doing was minding his self rollen on his bike this is crap because he wasnt here for the forth of july and it's just not fair peolpe keep telling us it's gonna be ok well how is it gonna be ok if my uncle is gone im am so mad . his youngest son and dughter were wipeing my tears the day it happend i was shoked because they now what happend but its also sad cause they thing he's coming back.-kemiya

— kemiya
Aug. 10, 2010 at 10:43 a.m.

kemiya keep yo head up little cousin and know that wayne is in a better place even though tragedy has happened in the family god has always been with us and will continue to be with us throughout everything...at the end of the day when its all said and done we will all have to answer to god you will i will and everybody else will..someone took away gods creation and for that they will pay please always know that no sins go unanswered....from your big cousin dominique

— d
Aug. 11, 2010 at 11:53 p.m.

I love and miss you dearly every day i somestimes cant even eat because i feel selfish please give me comfort

— nickey
Aug. 19, 2010 at 10:34 p.m.

TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS -Society, as a whole, will want to rush you to get better. They may expect you to be back to your old self within weeks of the death. Adults grieving the death of a sibling need to remember that taking time to grieve is healthy and important. Share the memories, freely cry and know that you will not always feel this sorrowful. Your heart will heal in time, cry if you need to but know that his spirit is at peace and he would not want you to be sorrowful, he would say "man stop crying", but he knows why we cry because our flesh leads us to, but the heart will heal, stay strong in prayer and let God lead you. -from your love one.

— -your love one
Aug. 20, 2010 at 3:08 p.m.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a 1,000 winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sun on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled light
I am the soft star that shines at night

— A LOVE ONE
Aug. 20, 2010 at 3:43 p.m.

For I have left my heart with you,
So don't you ever cry.
The love that's deep within me,
Shall reach you from the stars,
You'll feel it from the heavens,
And it will heal the scars. -FROM YOUR LOVE ONE.

— SHAUNDRA
Aug. 20, 2010 at 3:47 p.m.

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call. I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that place at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief; don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free. -YOUR LOVE ONE

— shaundra
Aug. 20, 2010 at 3:51 p.m.

Wayne, I feel your spirit and I know you are near, you will forever be in our hearts even while we are shedding our tears. You were truly loved and will never be forgotten as long as our heart beats you will always be a part. I feel you in the wind I see you in the clouds and I hear your voice so clear and loud, saying "I love yall but it was my time to go but never forget that my love will flow", I know you don't want us to cry but sometimes it's hard, but as time passes it will get a little easier but it will never be okay the way it happened. Justice will be served no matter what, but things will never be the same without seeing your face and hearing you fuss.-sn

— SHAUNDRA
Aug. 20, 2010 at 4:05 p.m.

to the family- he is your guardian angel and know that he is now watching over and protecting his family.

— a friend
Aug. 20, 2010 at 8:31 p.m.

the words of wisdom from a big sis really hits my heart it is still so hard i cry as i write cherish every one you love i love you so much big sis and i need you in my life a lil more

— nickey
Aug. 22, 2010 at 12:50 p.m.

thank u for yo words big cuz dominquie

— kemiya
Sept. 1, 2010 at 1:16 a.m.

Two months since this has happened and they are still out there, but JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED! R.I.P WAYNE, WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU.

— FAMILY MEMBER
Sept. 1, 2010 at 4:29 p.m.

famliy member if you want 2 c a smile on lyla's face give her a presnt on her birthday sept 8

— kemiya
Sept. 2, 2010 at 12:45 a.m.

i love u daddy i think about u every day i open my eyes i wish thing could had been differnt
the best time i will miss the most is when me u lyla keke and dwayne jr would be all together just talking and begging together at tha same place made me happy and i hope we can get that once again i love u dad

— waynesha nichols
Sept. 4, 2010 at 7:06 p.m.

To the Nichols family I knew Dwayne I also lost my big brother on 07-09-2010 he was 33 years old and he also was killed by someone. I can only feel your pain, Just know that GOD can HEAL all wounds. Even the pain in our hearts for our brothers.

— BeauTeeful
Sept. 14, 2010 at 1:18 p.m.

BeauTeeful- Thank you for your kind words and I am also sorry for the lost of your brother. And I too can feel your pain in the lost of your brother as my heart hurts everyday of the thought of my brother not being here. And I do know that God can and will heal all wounds. But the lost of our love one that was stolen from us will always be present in our minds of why did it have to happen so tragically and why are people so cruel.And when will the violence stop. I'm still angry so I am going to stop there. I will continue to pray that God will give me, my family and your family the peace we need to deal with our lost. GOD BLESS!

— SHAUNDRA
Sept. 16, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.

My niece's birthday was this month my brother's baby girl and this was the first time my brother was not there for her birthday, it is so unfair. But I pray he was there in spirit because he is still in all of our hearts forever. LOVE AND MISS YOU WAYNE.

— a sad sister
Sept. 16, 2010 at 2:42 p.m.

Justice will be served one way or the other. It's just a matter of time. Those monsters will answer to what they did. Keeping the faith and knowing God is in control.R.I.P Wayne Missing you Always.

— FAMILY MEMBER
Sept. 23, 2010 at 12:18 p.m.

I Love and miss you Wayne. It still hurts so bad.

— shaundra
Sept. 27, 2010 at 4:06 p.m.

I love you and miss you big brother!

— shanique
Sept. 29, 2010 at 9:11 a.m.

This was a very unfortunate event. I pray for Dwayne's family and friends to find peace while dealing with his lost. Take comfort in knowing Dwayne is in a much better and safer place with no worries or fears.
May he Rest Eternally In Peace and in Paradise!

— family prayers
Sept. 29, 2010 at 3:05 p.m.

I love a miss you uncle Wayne. love your niece nae nae.

— danea
Sept. 30, 2010 at 8:17 a.m.

Tomorrow will be 3 months to the day and the pain is still growing and growing. I know that God heals all pains in time. But this pain seems forever. Brother I really really miss you. One day justice will be served.

— big sister
Sept. 30, 2010 at 4:18 p.m.

miss you dad

— Waynesha Nichols
Oct. 6, 2010 at 12:10 p.m.

still hurting wondering why you are not here. tears come to my eyes and my heart still is asking why. Why would they do this to you Wayne. Know that I love you. No matter what other people do, know that I will alwyas remember you and keep you close to my heart.

— im just here
Oct. 13, 2010 at 4:41 p.m.

Dad I love you so much words can’t say the way I fell about this it hurt SO bad when I think about it ..so I try to do my best to not to think about it
Hit hard to my mine sometimes I start to cry .. sometimes I fell maybe I should had ... been there this summer just to had of seen U and stay there with you

So its true what people say you don’t know what you had still their gone.. I pray to god every day that we would be together once again love you dad your on my mine every day I open my eyes

— Waynesha Nichols
Oct. 25, 2010 at 8:29 p.m.

This is why it is important to tell (snitch)and this is why it is important to keep you kids away from gangs. Years may go by, you may change, but past transgressions may bring the chickens home to roost. If you bang you dont get to retire of your own volition, somebody may unretire and permanently retire you...all at the same time. Getting locked up does not make people forgive or forget, people have long memories and will wait for you

— jay dub
Oct. 26, 2010 at 12:15 p.m.

The memories of my brother are all good. And nothing and no one will ever change the way I feel about my brother. He was a good, kind hearted person who would not hurt a fly but would definetly defend himself if necessary. In spite of choices he may have had to make to survive I was proud of him no matter what, because he took care of his family and he let nothing and no one stop him from being the man his family needed. We Love You Wayne and you are in your sisters hearts and you will continue to live through us.

— Shaundra Nichols
Oct. 27, 2010 at 9:13 a.m.

Feeling you in my heart Wayne and missing your smiling face.

— your big sister
Oct. 27, 2010 at 2:23 p.m.

Wayne I know that you are at peace but life without you is not the same. I am trying to go on with life, but life is not the same. I feel like this is a different world with you gone. Some days are okay but then some days are bad, but I know you would want us to live our lives to the fullest but it is so hard, but time will heal our hurting hearts, but you will continue to live with us in our heart as we continue this journey called life. I love you with all of my heart.

— sister
Oct. 31, 2010 at 8:40 p.m.

I love and miss you big broter.

— nickey
Nov. 1, 2010 at 8:39 p.m.

today is month four and it is still hard .this has really put strain on a mother,wife,and kids i am lost for words and dont know what to do a lil sis feeling lost.

— nickey
Nov. 2, 2010 at 12:42 a.m.

Wayne, I love and miss you, there are no words that can explain the emptiness i feel. it's been over 4 months now and the tears have not stopped, i really wish those who did this to you could feel the pain that your family is going through. They say that when people die that it was their time, but God did not plan this but he was there to guide you, they stole you from us and for that they should never feel happiness, they should feel every ache and pain that we feel, for what they have done to our family.Justice will be served, sooner than they think.

— shaundra
Nov. 11, 2010 at 4:38 p.m.

As I sit here at work with tears rolling down my face I think about my brother, how he wanted to be there for his children and how much he loved and cherished them. Those kids and his wife were his life. My heart hurst so bad and sometimes I sit her in disbelief that he is gone. But reality is that he is gone and I can no longer go and have conversations with my brother when I want to. Wayne was the man in my life because no one I have been with could compare to my brother as far as being a man and standing up for his. I truly love and miss him. And he will live on in my heart!

— shaundra
Nov. 17, 2010 at 4:48 p.m.

My son is gone, and I do not have the words to explain my pain, the pain is so umberable that sometimes I can not even breathe. God knows if I could have I would have died for my son. It is so hard to loose a child no matter how old they are and I never thought that I would have to bury my son. All I can do is pray that those who did this to my son is caught and that justice is served. May my son rest in eternal paradise with God and know that his mother will miss him. forever hurt for the rest of my life. A part of me is gone that no one can give back.

— a mother scorned
Nov. 17, 2010 at 4:55 p.m.

wow, just reading through some of the post and someone said "if they had a phone in heaven" what they would do. I had to sit back and think about that. If i could make that one call to you Wayne, I would say hey Heba,lol,what cha doing. And just to hear your voice would bring me tremendous joy. I miss you Wayne.

— shaundra
Nov. 23, 2010 at 4:44 p.m.

Today is Thanksgiving your favorite day Wayne, You use to love this day so you can eat that good cooking all day. We really missed you this Thanksgiving and wished that you were here. We love you Wayne. Rest in Peace my dear brother.

— shaundra
Nov. 25, 2010 at 9:18 p.m.

5 months today since you left us. Our hearts are still hurting and the people who did this are still out there. It pains my heart to know who did this and they are still just living their lives like they did nothing wrong. If only they could feel the pain we endure on a daily basis. You live through us Wayne and trust that the love your family has for you will continue to live on. Those monsters just dont know what they did. They broke a real bond and for nothing. Know that justice will be served one day.

— shaundra
Dec. 1, 2010 at 4:30 p.m.

Shaundra I feel your pain in all your posts, you no doubt loved your brother. There's nothing anyone can say to make you feel comfort, so in saying that I will pray that God ease your heart and give you comfort. Keep da faith. ONE!

— keepin it real
Dec. 1, 2010 at 8:59 p.m.

"keepin it real"-Thank you for your prayers and your kind words. And without a doubt the love I have for my brother is so much stronger than the evil these monsters have bestowed upon us. Good will prevail over evil, it's just a matter of time.

— shaundra
Dec. 3, 2010 at 4:29 p.m.

still today i shead tears just going to this website it sometimes still feal unreal that my big bro is gone i wonder if i will ever feel hole again there is still so much hurt in the air

— nickey
Dec. 6, 2010 at 11:29 p.m.

To Shaundra and Nickey...

I don't know you ladies, but I can identify with your pain. I lost my big brother to gang violence ten years ago and it still feels like yesterday. The pain never, ever goes away. But if you have a relationship with the Lord, he will give you comfort. It's okay to mourn the lost of your brother, but don't let it control you. My sister still can't talk about it without crying because she let it consume her. All I can say is pray, pray, and pray without ceasing and you both will be okay. I'll add you ladies to my prayer list too. Take care of each other and the rest of your family.

— Trina
Dec. 7, 2010 at 12:56 p.m.

Trina- thank you for your words and prayers. And my sister and i will continue to hold on to the wonderful memories we have of our brother and will never let it go. Wayne is now our shining star who is here to guide us, everyone knows that we have to hold onto the feelings inside of us and that feeling is the love we have for our brother. And although Wayne is no longer here on earth he is in our hearts and our love will continue to grow. That is something no one can take from us.

— shaundra
Dec. 8, 2010 at 10:39 a.m.

Missing my brother......went to the city today and it was so hard knowing that you were not there. Our world is not the same anymore. We will go on but it will never ever be the same. I love you lil brother.

— shaundra
Dec. 9, 2010 at 8:29 p.m.

To Shaundra,
I'm from England and was shocked and speechless when John Singleton and the Hughes brothers educated my very young self (way back in 1993) to life for black children growing up in Compton and surrounding areas. I honestly never knew a thing. They opened my eyes to what is going on in Los Angeles. I still find it hard to know that our brothers are just killing each other over there. God decided I would be born in a far more civilized society where problems are settled (at worst) by a fist fight. In a society where I have never seen a gun in my life nor has any of my friends. Where I have never even heard of anyone in our town or city being shot. Beaten? Yes. Hospitalized? Yes. But not shot or killed. God could have easily decided that I be born where you are. Would I still be alive today? Being someone who likes to study in the library til late and then make my way home at night? Doubt it. I wish you all the best and that God helps you get out of there so that the same doesn't happen to your children or children's children. Some parts of America sound like hell on earth as I continue to read about death after death after more death in the news.

— Philip Smith
Dec. 11, 2010 at 1:39 a.m.

hay u know today is one of those days i shead tears today but they were happy ones one down two to go i love u big brother and may you rest in peace forever til i see you again

— nickey
Dec. 12, 2010 at 11:25 p.m.

Just wanted to let the Nichols family know they got him, justice is on the way... He got arrested 12-12-10...

— Lil-Bit-of-HOPE
Dec. 13, 2010 at 10:12 a.m.

LA Times, can you provide us with some more deatils? How about you — Lil-Bit-of-HOPE?

— syscom3
Dec. 13, 2010 at 1:25 p.m.

To my family: You see what continuous prayer would do, jesus is real They got them punks!

— meechie
Dec. 13, 2010 at 3:23 p.m.

Well, all I can say is GOD is GOOD no He's GREAT!!! The police arrested him for murder on Saturday his bail is 2 millions and now it times for justice!!!

— Lil-Bit-of-HOPE
Dec. 14, 2010 at 8:40 a.m.

You TaLk About god but wont let him do his work. god says love thy children(all) he also says do unto others that you would want done to you.and justice is not served the lord is the ruler of that. your son/brother is in peace. and only god knows the heart of his children. and you as a family should not give in to this broadcast beacause all things like this come to do is haunt you in the long run.and i have lost a brother and grieved but knew he was in a better place and knew the consequences of his long ago actions..so i never pretended like he didnt have his ways.. But may god bless you all.and let the truth reveal itself the whole truth.

— god's child
Dec. 14, 2010 at 2:52 p.m.

-god's child- I'm not sure what you mean in your comments. But we are leaving this in God's hands. And as a family who has lost someone to violence, I'm sure you also wanted the person who committed the crime caught and for justice to be served. As far as the truth revealing itself that too is also in God's hands. As far as you commenting on about his ways, His ways you know nothing of so for you to even say that comment I feel you are being judgemental without knowing what you are talking about.

— family member
Dec. 14, 2010 at 5:07 p.m.

God's Child
when u say "talk about GOD and won,t let him do his work" If u r really GODs CHILD then u would know that no one can stop GOD's work....As u can see GOD never STOP working he knew the time and date that it would happen, thats y they have one....R u sure u r GOD'S CHILD or someone's godchild.....DEFINE please??

— Bit-of-HOPE
Dec. 16, 2010 at 10:56 a.m.

It was a hard day for me today brother. You would think as time go by that it would get a little easier but the tears were flowing. My heart hurts so bad Wayne just knowing that you are not here. I will forever keep you in my heart Wayne.Love you always!

— shaundra
Dec. 23, 2010 at 9:24 p.m.

My heart still hurts just knowing that you are no longer here with us Wayne. You would think as time go by that it would get a little easier, but the tears continue to fall and the hurt in my heart seems to keep getting stronger and stronger. I love you Wayne, you will forever be in our hearts. Your memory will live on. Merry Christmas little brother.

— shaundra
Dec. 24, 2010 at 2:15 p.m.

Happy New Years Wayne.

— shaundra
Jan. 3, 2011 at 10:25 a.m.

Loving and missing you brother.

— shaundra
Jan. 12, 2011 at 8:03 a.m.

You were part of my everyday prayer to God thanking him for watching over and protectimg my family, now I pray that God gives you the peace that you deserve Wayne. In my heart I know you are at peace, but I have to say that I am a little selfish wishing that you were still here. My heart still aches, but I know that the pain will eventually stop. R.I.P my dear brother. Love you Always!

— shaundra
Jan. 18, 2011 at 8:27 a.m.

Wayne, It truly breaks my heart that you are not physically here and we all miss you so much. But we feel you in the wind, we feel your presence all around us and it gives us comfort. Rest in peace continuously brother we are going to be alright,and know that you will continue to live on in our hearts.

— shaundra
Jan. 25, 2011 at 10:29 a.m.

Shaundra,I'm sorry to hear about your bro,I know you miss and love him till the end .. your gonna see him again soon but you need to understand that Your brother is asleep to till the lord calls him up from the grave (1 Thessalonians 4:16,17)

His spirit is resting..the deceased cannot communicate with the living (Psalms 146:4)(Job 14:12,21) the dearly departed know nothing(Ecclesiates 9:5,6,10)(Psalms 115:17)..only God is immortal(1 timothy 6:15,16),but Man is mortal (Job 4:17).

He's neither in heaven looking down or has been condemmed in the lake of fire,God will decide that during the Judgement day for all of us.

Please dont pray for the dead,dont be decieved into thinking your brother is sending you messages from the other side,the devil uses trickery so that when the end time comes you will be fooled by agents of Satan into thinking false prophets and Anti-christs working miracles by communicating with the dead.

This lie has been told since the beggining of time in Genesis 3:4) when the serpent said "Ye Shall Not Surely Die".

God bless.

— Antman31
Jan. 26, 2011 at 4:10 a.m.

I know that my brother is sleeping and is resting in peace. And I know that one day i will see him again. when I post anything it is my way of giving myself comfort to try and ease the pain of losing him.

— shaundra
Jan. 27, 2011 at 12:08 p.m.

7 months to the day and I am still missing you so much, if feels like everything happened yesterday, the feeling of pain and hurt has still not went away. R.I.P brother, I love you.

— shaundra
Feb. 1, 2011 at 3:44 p.m.

We Love You Wayne, Justice will be served.

— shaundra
Feb. 11, 2011 at 10:49 a.m.

Wayne God is on our side. Those who have done harm to you will have to answer for what they did. We are keeping the faith and leaving it to God. Love you brother and Happy Anniversary!

— shaundra
Feb. 13, 2011 at 6:49 p.m.

8 months today and the pain is still here. Missing my little brother everyday. R.I.P.

— shaundra
March 1, 2011 at 8:59 p.m.

i love u big brother and miss you so much i think of you everyday your lil sis

— nickey
March 3, 2011 at 12:17 p.m.

Today is lil Wayne's 5th b-day and I know he wishes his daddy was here. He knows that you love him Wayne and I know that you are here in our hearts. Love and miss you Wayne. May you continue to R.I.P.

— big sis
March 9, 2011 at 8:12 a.m.

Truly missing you Wayne! It still hurts.

— shaundra
March 28, 2011 at 8:35 a.m.

My husband sometimes i sit and wonder why this happen but god called u home. I miss you so much i just wish this never happen. How do i go on without you, sometimes i still feel out of mind out of body. When i look at our kids i see you , i thank god that i gave birth to your kids, i feel and know i still have a piece of you still here with me . So many tears i cry wondering why my love my best friend one day we shall meet again . Dear lord i pray that we get justice this has affected me and my family badly . DWAYNE L. NICHOLS was a loving husband and father i will for ever cherish our memories . REST IN PEACE MY LOVE ALWAY AND FOR EVER

— "WIFE"
March 29, 2011 at 12:07 a.m.

Loving and missing my baby brother always. Continue to rest in peace little brother.

— shaundra
April 14, 2011 at 8:48 a.m.

I think about the Good times we all shared together like going to the park with the family and just enjoying the summer days, it is so hard to do these things without you wayne but I will continue to treasure those times we did have with you. We all truly miss you so much.

— shaundra
April 19, 2011 at 3:16 p.m.

Missing my brother always!

— shaundra
May 9, 2011 at 12:08 p.m.

Happy Birthday Wayne. I love and miss you. You are forever in my heart. May you rest in peace.

— shaundra
May 16, 2011 at 8:22 a.m.

even tho i did not know whyne its still sad that he was robbed of his life..he was a father, husband and a friend and i know he was loved...R.I.P love...

— PRETTY LYRIC
May 24, 2011 at 9:43 p.m.

11 months today and my heart still aches. Missing you always! R.I.P.

— shaundra
June 1, 2011 at 9:13 a.m.

I love you brother

— shaundra
June 17, 2011 at 8:25 a.m.

One year today brother and our hearts still ache from the pain of loosing you. I still have not accepted the way things happened. It will take a life time before I will understand or accept what happened. All I know is thay in my heart you still live and in my heart the pain still lingers and I know that there is a big part of me missing because you are not here. Know that you are loved little brother. And you will forever be in my heart. Be at peace. love your big sis.

— SHAUNDRA
July 1, 2011 at 7:01 a.m.

Shaundra,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I too lost a brother back in 1989. He was at the wrong place at the wrong time no affiliation at all. May GOD bless you and your family. I know you will never forget but I pray you and your family find PEACE...........

— ACALIGIRL38
July 1, 2011 at 1:29 p.m.

Hey Wayne, life has been a little hard with you not here but we continue to live life but a life that is missing something very special. At times I dont know how to feel but i know that you would want us to be strong. I truly miss you lil bro. see you in heaven one day. love your big sis.

— shaundra
July 29, 2011 at 3:09 p.m.

Today is the day for some justice. To God be the glory Wayne. I love and miss you lil bro. R.I.P.

— shaundra
Aug. 16, 2011 at 8:52 a.m.

Hey lil bro, I love you and miss you. Know that you will always and forever be in my heart. It's funny how I can see and feel you through so many people or things that happen remind me of you. It's like you are still here. Your presence is felt Wayne. You will always and forever be my little brother. That bond can never be broken. R.I.P.

— shaundra
Aug. 25, 2011 at 10:58 a.m.

Missing you lil brother always. Just a little poem to my little brother. "As I awake every morning I feel that there is a missing piece of me. I look up to see your face on a picture, staring at me from a distance and I feel the pain in my heart. I close my eyes again to see if reality will set and I will come to term with the truth, but everyday I seem to still search for you. I know I need to face reality but it is so hard. Only God can help me." I love and miss you Wayne.

— shaundra
Aug. 25, 2011 at 5:21 p.m.

I love you Wayne, you are free now. no more pain, no more stress. The wind carries you now so be free my lil brother. Find the peace you always yearned for. We will be okay. Love you lil bro. your big sis.

— shaundra
Aug. 26, 2011 at 8:33 a.m.

You can shed tears that he is gone,
or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him only that he is gone,
or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what he'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”

— shaundra
Aug. 26, 2011 at 12:39 p.m.

Justice has been served lil brother. R.I.P.

— shaundra
Sept. 1, 2011 at 3:02 p.m.

Today I think it finally hit me and I am realizing that you are not coming back Wayne. Then I started thinking about the millions of tears that fell over this last past year and at this very moment my eyes begin to swell. You are my only brother the only brother I will ever know and I can not forget you though I need to face it, that you are not coming back but I will continue to hold on to the memories we have. It truly hurts
Wayne more than anyone will ever know. A very big part of me is missing because you are gone. I love you alway Wayne. Love your big sis.

— shaundra
Sept. 13, 2011 at 2:30 p.m.

I love the Nichols family, and I pray for Gods continued healing power for hearts on the mend. I shedded a few tears just reading the posts from the family. I know how loving they are, how unconditonally they love each other. Thank you God, for the cherished memories and continued love they have for Wayne Nichols. I love you Nichols family. Day by day, one day at a time. God is there carrying you along the entire way,healing hearts and providing peace and wisdom. God bless you all. Love Adrienne.

— Adrienne
Sept. 13, 2011 at 5:38 p.m.

The thing that hurts me the most is that Dawayne was taken away from his children I have never cryed so much in my life other than when my mom passed away but I dont cry as much now I just weep for my big nephew justice have been served . So to my big nephew Dawayne L. Nichols give God a big hug for me and tell him to take good care of you untill I get there I love & miss you your Auntie Dena (tears).

— Dena Broughton
Sept. 14, 2011 at 10:07 a.m.

Killer was brought to justice! found GUILTY! In September Of 2011.

— Doesnt Matter
Sept. 18, 2011 at 4:39 p.m.

To the Nichols Family,
I hope you have a little relief now. I know it can't bring Dawayne back but I hope you can rest just a little easier knowing that justice has been served with no regrets. Bravo to the Jury.

— Kelly
Sept. 18, 2011 at 5:05 p.m.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

— shaundra
Sept. 27, 2011 at 10:35 a.m.

You are the sun in my day, the wind in my sky, the waves in my ocean and the beat in my heart... I Miss You Wayne...

— Shaundra
Sept. 28, 2011 at 8:59 a.m.

Loving and missing my brother always!

— shaundra
Oct. 19, 2011 at 8 a.m.

Feel you in my heart, feel you in my head and knowing you will be with me for always. Love you lil brother.

— shaundra
Nov. 7, 2011 at 9:18 a.m.

Life without you Wayne is very hard. I think about you all the time. I am really missing my lil brother and my heart still aches. I love you and will miss you always!

— SHAUNDRA
Dec. 5, 2011 at 9:13 a.m.

i have really had a hard time dealing with life since my brother was murdered i have had to reclaim life i have one sibling left and i feel like i want all her time because i am scared of something happening to her or someone hurting her and we have had enough hurt to last us a life time i sometimes still cant adjust to this but you are forced to move on right now i do not take kindly to people messing with my family i love you big brother and miss you too peices

— nickey
Dec. 12, 2011 at 1 p.m.

Happy New Years brother. love you always!

— shaundra
Jan. 3, 2012 at 8:02 a.m.

Missing my brother always!

— shaundra
April 10, 2012 at 8:32 a.m.

Missing my brother always!

— shaundra
April 11, 2012 at 9:19 a.m.

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