{
  "id": 18157249,
  "title": "“I want justice for my son” — Mother of slain 15-Year-old Javits Frimpong leaves Ghana for USA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/i-want-justice-for-my-son-mother-of-slain-15-year-old-javits-frimpong",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T17:44:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/i-want-justice-for-my-son-mother-of-slain-15-year-old-javits-frimpong-leaves-ghana-for-usa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Heartbreak gripped Kotoka International Airport today as the mother of slain 15-year-old Javits Frimpong bid farewell to Ghana, traveling to the United States to join her family in mourning. The young Ghanaian victim was murdered in the Bronx, New York, a devastating incident that has deeply shaken individuals across Ghana and beyond. To accompany her during this emotionally charged journey, Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi was joined by representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a family member, and other relatives, who provided her with much-needed support as she prepared for the heartbreaking voyage. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that staff from Ghana’s New York Mission are prepared to meet her upon arrival in the United States, ready to assist the family in ensuring Javits receives a proper burial. The Foreign Ministry extended heartfelt gratitude to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), and his Deputy, Hon. James Gyakye Quayson (MP), for their unwavering support throughout the process. They also extended special appreciation to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the US Embassy in Ghana for their prompt efforts in securing her visa prior to departure. As Madam Gyamfi exited Ghana, her heartfelt plea echoed: \"I want justice for my son.\" The Ministry of Foreign Affairs fervently hopes that the perpetrators of this brutal crime will be captured and held accountable.",
  "summary": "Emotions ran high at the Kotoka International Airport this morning as Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi, mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, departed Ghana for the United States to join her family in mourning her son. Javits, a young Ghanaian boy, was brutally killed in the Bronx, New York — a tragedy that has shocked Ghanaians both … The post “I want justice for my son” — Mother of slain 15-Year-old…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ghpage",
        "title": "“I wanted my son to become a doctor” – Jarvits Frimpong’s mother speaks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/i-wanted-my-son-to-become-a-doctor-jarvits-frimpongs-mother-speaks",
        "published": "2026-11-04T13:38:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}