Tyre Nichols’ friends say his spirit will change the conversation about policing

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 01, 2023 11:15 AM CT | Published: February 01, 2023 4:00 AM CT

Tyre was friends with many people, but he found plenty of respite in solitude, too, with his camera and skateboard. 

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Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts

Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.

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