The person at the center of this case
Two unidentified Black males, ages 14-17 (possible names: Clayton and Hooker)
Violent Crime · Unsolved
37 years waiting · since 1988
JOHN DOES - DORCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
Justice for Two unidentified Black males, ages 14-17 (possible names: Clayton and Hooker) — the trail went cold in 1988, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1Who were the two victims? Possible names Clayton and Hooker suggest they may have been known to someone in the community.
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evidence
Lead #2The homemade foam cylinder suppressor and blue Reebok gym bag indicate premeditation—what do these items reveal about the perpetrator's planning?
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clue
Lead #3Victims may be of Jamaican descent and possibly from the Bronx, New York—were they transient or did they have local connections?
On October 6, 1988, two unidentified Black males, possibly teenagers named Clayton and Hooker, were found shot execution-style in a vacant lot in Dorchester, Massachusetts, covered with a tarp. A homemade suppressor and gym bag were recovered at the scene, suggesting a deliberate, planned killing. Nearly four decades later, their identities and the motive remain unknown, and investigators seek information from anyone who may recognize these victims or have knowledge of the crime.
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Lead #4An execution-style double homicide suggests organized crime, gang activity, or a targeted elimination—what was the motive?
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Source Narrative
Dorchester, Massachusetts October 6, 1988 On October 6, 1988, two black males were found shot in the head execution style in a vacant lot in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The bodies were covered with a tarp.
Next to the bodies was a foam cylinder with two holes and gun powder residue assumed to be used as a suppressor, and a blue nylon “Reebok” gym bag. The victims may be of Jamaican decent and possibly from the Bronx, New York.
Remarks: John Doe #1, possible first name of "Clayton", is described as a Black male, 14 to 16 years old, 5'4", with black hair. John Doe #2, possible first name of "Hooker", is described as a Black male, 15 to 17 years old, 5'10", with black hair.
Timeline of Events
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1988-10-06
Bodies discovered in vacant lot
Two unidentified Black males found shot in the head execution-style, covered with a tarp in a vacant lot in Dorchester, Massachusetts
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Case Information
Incident:October 6, 1988
Last Updated:June 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 6, 1988
Last Updated:June 14, 2026