EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 17 MIN
For Valerie Castile, every day is a tribute to her son Philando
from Minnesota Now · host Minnesota Public Radio
Valerie Castile lost her son ten years ago Monday. Philando Castile was killed by a St. Anthony police officer in a traffic stop in Falcon Heights a few days before his 33rd birthday. A jury acquitted the officer, Jeronimo Yanez, of manslaughter the following year.Since losing her son, Valerie Castile has worked to honor his memory by speaking out about his killing and joining calls for accountability in policing. Valerie Castile has a room in her home dedicated to other tributes to Philando: paintings, photographs and proclamations cover the walls. MPR News host Nina Moini talked with her there about how her life has changed and how she remembers her son now.
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For Valerie Castile, every day is a tribute to her son Philando
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