Markers for Two Lost Lives in Lawrence | Lawrence News

Lawrence finally honors two young men, Rick Dowdell and Nick Rice, killed by police in 1970 amid campus protests and city unrest—Nick, just in town to pay a parking ticket, was shot in the back of the neck. Their families, especially Nick’s brother Chris, have fought for decades to expose the cover-up and demand truth, refusing police searches after Nick’s death. Though no one’s been held accountable, the city’s approval of historical markers marks a powerful step toward healing and remembrance, bringing long-hidden history to light for a community that didn’t know this painful chapter existed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/99d633b6a89ab677