Mother seeking renewed investigation into son’s 1993 murder in Boston

New at 6, no decision in the parole termination hearing for a convicted murderer. Man is served 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty back in 1997 to murdering 15-year-old Louis D. Brown, but to this day denies killing Brown. Boston 25 News reporter Bob Ward live in Natick. Bob, Brown's mother now wants police to reopen this investigation. Yeah, that's right. Louis D. Brown's mother is a powerful advocate for victims' rights. She founded the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute to help the community deal with the trauma of violence. And she came here to the parole board today demanding that the criminal justice system do more. Thirty-three years after the murder of her son, Louis D. Brown, Clementina Cherry is still looking for answers. I'm angry, I'm scared, I'm sad, I'm frustrated. And I feel dismissed and disrespected. She came to this parole termination hearing for the only person convicted in the case, urging investigators to keep looking. They were known for the guns that they carried, yet only one person got convicted. Charles Bogues is 56 years old now. He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the death of Louis Brown, served 17 years, and was paroled 14 years ago. Bogues has a full-time job. He's an ordained minister, and he talks to young people, urging them to stay away from a life of crime. He's asking the parole board to terminate the conditions of his parole. I'm not simply asking for greater freedom to improve my own life. I'm asking for greater freedom to use the life I have rebuilt to make a positive difference in the lives of others. In December 1993, 15-year-old Louis Brown was caught in the crossfire of a gun battle between two groups in Dorchester. Charles Bogues admits he was involved, but he denies he fired the fatal shot. Three years ago, a Northeastern University Law School report raised questions about the investigation. Louis Brown's mother is demanding a deeper look at the case. I still want to know what happened. To the other people that were shooting that day, what happened and how can you do a joint venture with only one person? I'm not a lawyer. Now in a statement, the Suffolk County DA's office told us that they will be responding to the issues that were raised. As for this parole termination hearing today, it could be months before we get a decision. Live in Natick, I'm Bob Ward for your local station, Boston 25 News.