March 16, 2026 | By: Will Raffier This story is part of a collaborative project between Project: Cold Case and the University of North Florida’s Applied Journalism class. De’Shaun Hollins was an outgoing 19-year-old who left a positive impact on his community, more than his family realized. “After his murder, my husband and I got cards from adults that we didn’t even know, but they knew him,” said Annette Parsons, his mother. “He would always strike up a conversation with people.” His family has missed those conversations since 1992, when De’Shaun was murdered in Houston, Texas. De’Shaun was 5 feet 11 inches tall, about 190 pounds, and had a bright smile. De’Shaun also had charisma that “would have brought him into politics,” according to Annette. De’Shaun had habits that his family still remembers. Annette said that, even from a young age, he never liked his food to touch. He also loved taking things apart and repairing them. “One time, someone was about to throw an old car out... Read More