After nearly four decades of unanswered questions, my brother Keith Warren’s death has finally been reclassified by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner from suicide to undetermined.
This moment represents more than a change in language — it marks a shift in truth, accountability, and acknowledgment that something was deeply wrong all those years ago. And now, as of last week, the Montgomery County Police Department has officially reopened Keith’s case. For the first time in 39 years, there is a renewed opportunity to uncover the truth that was long denied.
For my mother, who fought until her last breath to be heard, and for every family who has ever been silenced by the system meant to protect them, this is a step toward long-overdue justice.
The journey has been painful, but it has also revealed the power of persistence, faith, and community. Your prayers, your words of encouragement, and your unwavering belief have helped carry this fight forward when it felt impossible to keep going. For that, I thank you — deeply.
Though this reclassification and reopening bring validation, they do not bring closure. The fight for full transparency and accountability continues. Keith’s story is not just about our family — it’s about ensuring that truth is never buried, and that no family has to spend decades demanding what should have been given from the start: justice.
— Sherri Warren
