Marine Reservist Charged with Murder in Emerson College Student's Death

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A confrontation between Daniel Hollis, an Emerson College student, and Marine Lance Cpl. Samuel London in September 2019 escalated into a violent incident that resulted in Hollis's death. Despite a Suffolk County grand jury's initial decision not to indict London in February, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) took up the case and charged him with multiple counts, including murder, voluntary manslaughter, and assault. London, a reservist with the 25th Marines, was on predeployment leave at the time of the incident.

Key Takeaways:

  • Daniel Hollis, a 19-year-old Emerson College student, died in October 2019 after a confrontation with Marine Lance Cpl. Samuel London at a party in Boston.
  • London, a 25th Marines reservist, was charged with one count of murder, one count of voluntary manslaughter, one count of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of assault consummated by a battery, and one count of wrongful use of a controlled substance.
  • The initial investigation was led by the Suffolk County Police Department, but the case was taken up by the NCIS in June, and London was subsequently charged.
  • The Emerson College community continues to mourn Hollis's death, and his family is seeking justice and closure through the justice system.
  • The Daniel J. Hollis Foundation has stated that while it may be later than hoped, the justice system is at work to hold London accountable for his actions.

Statistics:

  • 1 count of murder
  • 1 count of voluntary manslaughter
  • 1 count of involuntary manslaughter
  • 2 counts of assault consummated by a battery
  • 1 count of wrongful use of a controlled substance
  • 1 victim, Daniel Hollis, aged 19
  • Date of incident: September 2019
  • Date of death: October 2019
  • Marine Lance Cpl. Samuel London: reservist with the 25th Marines, based out of Fort Devens, Massachusetts

Sources:

  • Marine Corps
  • Suffolk County grand jury
  • Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)
  • Emerson College
  • Daniel J. Hollis Foundation
  • Legal Monitor Worldwide
  • SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Syndigate.info )