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That took my son's life
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It was one year ago that a Houston area man was murdered shortly after buying a pair of limited edition Air Jordan shoes that the killer wanted. On the anniversary of his death, his mother is trying to change the way the company does business. On December 21, 2012, Dazie Williams' son, Joshua Woods, was shot to death on his way home from Willowbrook Mall. He was killed, according to police, for his newly purchased Air Jordan sneakers. "They want these shoes and some kids want them by any means necessary, " she said. One year later, on the anniversary of nike air max thea men Joshua's murder, Nike is releasing another limited edition Air Jordan. "It hurts knowing that tomorrow that same routine will happen that took my son's life, " said Williams.
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