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id: d0cf56e87e
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 14:25 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 14:25 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# They came to Boston to make money, selling candy to strangers. Tragedy struck at South Station.

The stabbing at South Station marked a violent final chapter in a life filled with struggle — and some hard-won successes.

Section: [Public Safety](/boston/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [The Boston Globe](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/11/09/metro/candy-salesman-memphis-killed-boston/), 2026-11-09 14:25 EST: They came to Boston to make money, selling candy to strangers. Tragedy struck at South Station.

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