Family seeks resolution in unsolved murder of Steven Radcliff

It’s been nearly five years since tragedy struck Beverly Winfrey’s family when her son, Steven Radcliff, was killed in a hit-and-run. At just 27 years old, he was left for dead in the early morning of March 17, 2020, near the intersection of Dequindre and East Robinwood, just as he was crossing the street.

Beverly has watched her granddaughter grow up, a young girl whose father will forever be a memory she barely got to know. "Here’s his daughter sitting with me now… he didn’t get to see his baby turn a year… all he cared about was his daughter," Winfrey shares, reflecting on the milestones that Steven missed, such as daddy-daughter dances and birthday parties.

The pain of loss is a constant presence for Winfrey, not just in her heart but also right outside her door. From her porch, she can see the exact spot where her son’s life was abruptly taken. "I can literally stand on my porch and see where my son was hit," she explains. This daily reminder of the incident makes moving on an unattainable reality. "Unfortunately, I’m not able to move… so I have to deal with it… a lot of times I don’t go up that way… unless I actually have to go in that direction," Winfrey admits, highlighting the emotional burden she bears.

Despite the clarity of the incident captured by surveillance—showing the 2011-2012 Ford Escape that hit Steven and left significant damage—the perpetrator remains at large. The sound of the collision haunts Winfrey, who has never been able to watch the footage again. "Just to hear the sound that it made… it almost sounded like another car… so I’ve never watched it again," she recalls, the trauma still fresh.

Beverly Winfrey’s resilience in seeking justice is evident as she continues to engage with the community and media, hoping for a break in her son’s case. 

The unsolved crime not only leaves a family yearning for closure but also a community reminded of the fragility of life and the importance of accountability.A $5,000 reward is being offered. Call Crime Stoppers: 1800-Speak-up.

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