Friends and Family would like to thank Karl Vick for the story in The Washington Post.
Frustration With San Francisco Police
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Monday May 5, 2008
Friends and Family would like to thank Armelle Vincent for the story in Le Figaro International.
La mort d'un Français en Californie, digne d'un polar
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Tuesday April 29, 2008
Jason Dearen, a reporter for the Associated Press, wrote a story a few days ago about French police coming to the US to aid the investigation into Hugues' murder. His story has been picked up around the world, including by the International Herald Tribune:
US-France-International-Whodunit
On behalf of all of Hugues' Friends and Family, Thank You Jason.
Also, for those of you in the region, we are organizing a March in June on the steps of City Hall and the SF Police department to commemorate the 1 Year Anniversary of Hugues's abrupt death and to demand justice for him and other victims. Please let us know if you would like to join.
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Tuesday April 1, 2008
Hugues' Murder on Fox National News Tonight
Tune in to Greta Von Susteren's show: On The Record
Tonight on FOX @ 10pm EST/7pm PST
FOX News, On the Record website
Greta, thank you for helping us gain more National news coverage on Hugues' case.
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Tuesday April 1, 2008
Friends and Family would like to thank Jaxon Van Derbeken for his front page story in the San Francisco Chronicle.
Mystery behind locked doors: Homicide or Suicide? Man's death a mystery
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Tuesday February 5, 2008
Dear Friends,
We are asking you to support a petition asking for justice for Hugues de la Plaza, a San Francisco resident found stabbed to death in his apartment June 2.
It is especially important that you give us your support by Feb. 12, as we will be testifying before the San Francisco Police Commission on Feb 13.
We have serious concerns about the way in which Hugues' murder investigation has been handled. Hugues was an ordinary person, special to few, unknown to many. Regardless, his murder - as well as the 253 other unsolved murders in San Francisco - deserves a thorough and complete investigation.
Please sign the petition below. Tell a friend.
Petition for Justice for Hugues de la Plaza
With thanks from the bottom of our hearts,
The Friends of Hugues de la Plaza.
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Thursday January 10, 2007
Friends and Family would like to thank G.W. Schulz for his SF Bay Guardian Blog Post.
Hugues de la Plaza's Autopsy Unveiled
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Wednesday September 26, 2007
Friends and Family would like to thank G.W. Schulz for his article in the SF Bay Guardian.
Sunday September 2nd, 2007
Farewell From Burning Man
Keith and Jean-Paul road their bicycles to the Temple in the afternoon and posted photos of Hugues that I had brought (from Getanjeli). They took their time to find the best place and wrote very nice words on behalf of all of his friends.
I came to the burn with antique wood frames, Hugues Leapfrog guitar toy (working), and a tshirt from 'The Love Makers' that we bought together from Rasputin's back when he was living in Berkeley. We used to wear tshirts together, at the same time, at the numerous events like BM, Decompression, and Love Parade. I was given his tshirt by his parents. I can still smell his incredibly unique and strong scent.
Standing with Jen in front of the Temple with thousands listening to classical music and songs, hearing people all around sweeping back tears, I cried for a long time looking at an immaculate sky full of shiny stars. I thought about Hugues, of course, but not only. I imagined a scene between Hugues and Nicolas my lost son (April 5, 2000), twin if Anais, and how those two may have met and talked about me and life in general. So with those 2 above us came the Burn of the Temple of Forgiveness. What a spectacle! What a heat even from far away! I cried more and Jen constantly caressed me with warm friendly hands. I couldn't have done it without her. Some unexplected loud "Hollas" took place and it was phenomenal!!!!
Walking to the fire, I came across a father with his 2 year old son, Oscar. I gave Oscar the guitar and he started playing with it-obviously content and happy. I gave it to him for the eternity. Then we walked around the fire and it was hot as hell. It was good, very good. I immediately threw the 3 wood frames in the fire, and they burned in seconds.
When the burn was over - meaning all of the aerial structure was down to a gigantic "brasier" - we walked toward it in silence. People were humming in the air some strange litanies. Praying. Sharing. Forgiveness.
I sat down and put Hugues' tshirt on my face, breathing through it and praying. I sent him some words and threw the tshirt on to the burning wood ashes. It was burned and I was relieved.
Watch upon us Hugues de la Plaza.
I love you and miss you tons every day,
Christophe
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Thursday August 28, 2007
Friends and Family would like to thank Anne Senges for her article in the France-Ameriques.
Mort suspecte d'un Français à San Francisco : la mobilisation s'organise
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Monday August 20th, 2007
We Need Your Help - Can You Please Call?
Two and a half months have passed since Hugues de la Plaza was murdered on June 2nd in his Hayes Valley apartment at 462 Linden Street in San Francisco. There has been very little movement on his case and Hugues' Family and Friends want those in power to be held accountable for the lack of urgency that has been assigned to his case. We need the San Francisco community to stand up and show concern for how the city is handling our homicide investigations. Can you please make a call or 3?
If you wish to voice your concerns, please call the following people/offices to let them know you are worried about how Hugues' investigation is being prioritized and that you are worried about the increase of violent crime in our city. The telephone numbers are listed below after a list of potential Talking Points.
Here's a statistic you could use:
From 2004 through August 2006, San Francisco had 253 Homicides; only one person was convicted. (This statistic comes from a Legislative Analyst's report commissioned by San Francisco Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi)
From 2004 through August 2006, San Francisco had 253 Homicides; only one person was convicted. (This statistic comes from a Legislative Analyst's report commissioned by San Francisco Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi)
How easy is it to get away with murder in SF? Very easy, it seems....
TALKING POINTS: (If you wish to use them)
1- The parents hired a private investigator and have turned to an international police force (French) out of frustration and despair. They do not believe the city of SF cares about their son's death. From what we have witnessed, they are right.
2- Two months after his murder, Hugues' email accounts have yet to be accessed, where we believe vital clues lay.
3- Two months after his murder, Hugues' cell phone records have yet to be accessed. They have no idea with whom Hugues talked to the night he was killed.
4- Two months after his murder, the the various online communities Hugues was a part of have not be accessed or understood.
5- Two months after his murder, the SFPD still waits for the results of DNA tests that could yield vital clues. The family has been told they may have to wait another two months.
6- Two months after his murder, the family is not convinced that the SFPD has done their due diligence in interviewing those who wish to be interviewed regarding Hugues' case. They were provided with ~60 names.
We believe a Top down approach will be the most effective approach. Please call those in power and Urge them to rethink how our city is handling our most violent crimes.... Please Urge them to give Hugues' investigation the attention it deserves.
PEOPLE TO CALL:
We believe a Top down approach will be the most effective approach. Please call those in power and Urge them to rethink how our city is handling our most violent crimes.... Please Urge them to give Hugues' investigation the attention it deserves.
PEOPLE TO CALL:
The Mayor: Gavin Newsom 415-554-6141
*Senior Advisor to the Mayor: Mike Farrah 415-554-5944
*Chief of Police: Heather Fong 415-553-1135
*District Attorney: Kamala Harris 415-553-1751
Deputy Chief of Police: Morris Tabak 415-553-1484
*Chief of Police Investigations: Capt Kevin Cashman 415-553-1481
Chief of Homicide: Lt. John Murphy 415-553-1145 (work) 415 850 5925 (cell)
President of the Police Commission: Teresa Sparks: 415-553-1667
MEDIA:
SF Chronicle Crime Reporter Jaxon Van DerBecken 415 777 7138/415-298-1051
KGOTV (ABC affiliate): 1-888-40-J-Team
KPIX 5: news tip line 415-765-8717
KPIX 5: news tip line 415-765-8717
San Francisco Bay Guardian, ask for city or metro desk: 415-255-3100
Thank you All for your help, warm thoughts, and support.
-Hugues' Friends and Family
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Monday August 13th, 2007
Hugues at Burning Man this year
As you know Hugues was a confirmed Burner and went to BM several times. We (so far Mark, Laurent, Keith, Sylvie, Jean-Paul, Jennifer) will install a shrine to his memory in the Temple with pictures, messages, and rubans. The Temple will be burned Sunday. We will put something from Hugues inside the MAN itself just before the BURN.
I can't see a better send off for our dear beloved Friend.
You are all welcome to give us any messages, pictures, or art that you would like to be displayed.
Of course if you are about to go to BM please stop by and join our forces there.
Peace, Love and Green,
Christophe (Camp "Funkee Monkey" located at 9:00 & Habitat)
Mark (Camp "Snow Kone Solar" located at 7:30 and Desert)
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Monday August 6th, 2007
Friends and Family would like to thank Caille Miller (SF CHRONICLE) for her Editorial article.
A city that knows how ... to shrug - SF CHRONICLE Article
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Wednesday July 18th, 2007
Friends and Family would like to thank Mary Spicuzza (SF Weekly) for her article.
Who Killed Hugues De La Plaza - SF WEEKLY Article
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FRANCE - Memorial For Hugues
Friends of Hugues in Paris, who learnt just two days ago the news,
will join from around 8pm at Luis' this Thursday, June 21st, day of
the "Fête de la musique".
61, rue Molière
93100 Montreuil sous Bois
Métro Croix de Chavaux
Google Directions<------
For further info, or if you simply want to call us that evening, you can
reach
Alex: alxbox@gmail.com +33 613 943 082
Djibril: djibril.diakite@gmail.com +33 660 914 385.
SUPER 8 FILM " DRILLING" made by Hugues and friends in 1997
Bike ride around the Paris.
-vous trouverez "drilling" un film super 8 qu'on a fait il y a 10 ans avec
oogha...
SUPER 8 FILM "DRILLING" by Hugues and Friends - 1997
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NYC Memorial For Hugues
Please join us in New York to remember our dear friend, Hugues de la Plaza, on Saturday, June 30th, 2007, at 6pm.
We will hold a short memorial, which will be followed by fondue, chocolate, wine and lots of dancing to celebrate our love for Hugues. Any music, food, champagne, or other drink that people would like to bring would add to the festivities.
Hugues’ friends are encouraged to participate in the memorial—if you would like to speak, or have more creative ways you’d like to contribute, please let us know. We will be collecting photographs for a slideshow, and will put together an album that we will make available for everyone online.
683 Leonard Street (Herzog/Walsh)
Brooklyn, NY 11222
in Greenpoint, between Meserole Ave. and Calyer St.
G train to Nassau, or L train to Bedford
718 349 9130
Contact Amy at amyherzog@mindspring.com
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In Loving Memory
Hugues de la Plaza
June 11, 1970 – June 2, 2007
Dear all friends of Hugues:
We - his mother, father, his grandmother, all of his family - would like to thank all of you for the many signs of sympathy that you have shown us.
We are infinitely touched, moved, appreciative of your support, your generosity. Once again, a thousand thanks.
We cannot believe that Hugues has left us: he is still here, with his charming smile, present deeply in our hearts.
He was good, generous, very, very, funny, sweet, and happy to be alive. He knew how to share his life with all his friends. But beneath his nonchalant appearance hid a character that could be single- minded.
In France, he had been a conscientious objector, as he did not wish to be placed in a situation where he would be asked to kill anyone.
When resolving conflicts, I have always believed in the effectiveness of non-violence. But, to be non-violent, one must be strong and be able to overcome fear.
Hugues practiced martial arts, French boxing and he had a black belt in karate.
He loved music, motorcycling, philosophy: the Stoics, the Epicureans, the Hedonists and, of course, the modern philosophers: Deleuze, Chomsky, Onfray. His heroes included Ghandi, Thoreau, Martin Luther King, Jesus, and the Buddha.
He loved cats: like him, they are soft, gentle, secretive, and have a taste for freedom.
He had anarchist and completely utopian ideas. He dreamt of an egalitarian society based on love, freedom, tolerance and responsibility. And only one way to attain this: education, education.
He loved America, Americans (above all, American women).
We were proud when he decided to adopt American citizenship. We personally owe a debt to America.
He was attacked by a thug, a man without conscience, consumed by evil.
But what is also awful is that this pain has been transmitted to me, his father,
I feel hatred in myself, and I will not have the strength to forgive what that he did to our son.
Hugues was a man. A true man.
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Dear Friends,
Hugues' parents have arranged a wake for Monday, June 11th from 2pm - 9pm.
Location:
Sullivan Funeral Home
2254 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone (415) 621- 4567
The wake is open to all of Hugues friends.
*note: June 11th would have been Hugues 37th birthday.
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Hugues Story To Air Tonight
KPIX TV (CBS) Channel 5
San Francisco/Bay Area
June 7th - News Clip
http://cbs5.com
You Tube
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The SF Chronicle has a short article on Hugues June 7th , 2007
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Hugues De La Plaza was a close friend to many here in San Francisco, CA. Hugues was senselessly taken away from us on June 2, 2007 in the early morning hours.
Hugues originally from France, moved to NYC and then to San Francisco where he lived for 4 years. He was a lover of music, motorcycles and life. He worked at LeapFrog.com as an Audio Lead.
Hugues was last seen at 2:15am on Haight Street (@ Webster St) en route to his home on Linden St (@ Octavia). His neighbors alerted the police after seeing signs of a struggle outside his home. He was found deceased at approximately 8:00 am, June 2nd with multiple wounds to his body.
Hugues's family (father, mother and grandmother) in France have been notified.
Hugues neighbors have encouraged friends and family to stop by and leave flowers, pictures, poems or candles. Please feel free to stop by Linden Street (between Laguna St. & Octavia St). It is very important that we all support and make sure that Hugues crime is not forgotten and investigated to the fullest
If any body knows of or has heard anything regarding this incident, please help us and respond by contacting the numbers below.
We will never forget you and you are dearly missed!
SF Homicide: 415-553-1145
Homicide Tip Line: 415-575-4444 (100% Anonymous)
Lead Detective in Hugues Investigation - Antonio Casillas: 415-553-1149
THIS IS VERY IMPORTRANT. !!! PLEASE CONTACT THE PRESS !!!
SF Chronicle (SF Crime Beat Editor)
SF Weekly
SF Guardian
The Examiner
Kron 4
KGOTV (ABC affiliate): 1-888-40-J-Team
KPIX 5: news tip line, 415 765 8717
