{
  "id": 18508723,
  "title": "Video: Surveillance footage shows suspects dumping body of 24-year-old Ghanaian, Joseph Owusu, in New York",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/video-surveillance-footage-shows-suspects-dumping-body-of-24-year-old",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T14:04:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/video-surveillance-footage-shows-suspects-dumping-body-of-24-year-old-ghanaian-joseph-owusu-in-new-york/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Surveillance footage has surfaced, revealing two unidentified individuals removing the body of 24-year-old Ghanaian, Joseph Owusu, from the trunk of a white car and discarding it in the Bronx, New York. The video, captured on November 6, 2026, depicts the suspects unloading a large black duffel bag from the vehicle at night and dragging it across the pavement before departing. Additional footage from the following day shows another man placing the bag onto a metal stretcher, which he then wheeled away. The body of Owusu was eventually discovered by a metal scavenger, after which his family and Ghanaian authorities identified him as the deceased.\n\nOwusu's family is grappling with the sudden loss of their beloved son, who was known for his deep passion for music and the church. His brother Kojo Yeboah has called for justice and answers regarding the circumstances of his brother's death. “I need justice for Joseph. I want the truth to come out because my brother didn’t deserve to die the way he did. He’s only 24. He had a lot of living to do,” Kojo expressed. Despite watching the surveillance footage multiple times, Kojo was unable to recognize the individuals captured in the video. He shared the footage with friends in the hope that someone might recognize the suspects or provide valuable information to aid the investigation.\n\nDescribing Joseph's character, Kojo highlighted his brother's love for music and the church, noting that he served as an organist at their church in the Bronx and could spend hours perfecting his piano performances. \"He was loved by everyone. He would play the piano for hours and hours and just make sure that he didn’t make a mistake,\" Kojo shared. According to the family, Joseph had been providing direct support to individuals with disabilities while studying computer science. His death has left the family devastated, especially his mother, who has been deeply affected by the loss. They are now seeking justice as the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death and the identities of the individuals in the surveillance footage continues.",
  "summary": "Surveillance footage has emerged showing two unidentified individuals removing the body of 24-year-old Ghanaian Joseph Owusu from the boot of a white saloon car and abandoning it at Bronx in New York.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two unidentified individuals dump body in Bronx, New York, on November 6, 2026",
    "Body discovered by scavenger after being placed on stretcher",
    "Joseph Owusu's family seeks justice for sudden, senseless death"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "CCTV footage shows moment body of 24-year-old Ghanaian killed in Bronx was dumped",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/cctv-footage-shows-moment-body-of-24-year-old-ghanaian-killed-in",
        "published": "2026-11-06T12:16:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}