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[Brew @BrewSolves]

Hey folks!

After we published our investigation into the Wang Fuk Court tragedy (https://t.co/ibU1RlItP9), we received a message from a student in Hong Kong whose grandmother lived high up in Block F, one of the most severely damaged buildings, and lost her life in the tragedy.

They gave us permission to share their story anonymously, telling us that their family, especially their mother, believes that talking about what they went through has helped them process everything that happened.

So, with their permission, we wanted to give them a platform to share their experience with all of you.

For their family, the nightmare didn't end when the fire was put out.

They had to wait an entire month before they could even confirm that their grandmother had passed away in the tragedy.

While their family desperately searched for answers, the student told us they had already begun losing hope after seeing the condition of Block F on the news.

“Watching the news was truly devastating.”

But their message wasn't only about what happened during the tragedy. They wanted people to know what families have experienced since, and how angry they remain about the way the situation has been handled.

According to the student, months later, residents were finally allowed back into their flats to retrieve important belongings. Each family was given just three hours, and the time it took to climb the stairs was included in that limit.

They told us some residents returned to find things like cups of noodles sitting on their furniture, which they believe suggested other people had entered the flats before residents were allowed back inside.

For families whose flats had survived relatively intact, three hours was nowhere near enough time to recover everything.

The student's own parents returned to their grandparents' flat and found the furniture burned and unrecognizable.

They also told us that the government is now offering to buy residents' flats at prices they believe are far too low to even just compensate them for the belongings lost in the disaster. A disaster that was ultimately caused by the government's refusal to act before it was too late.

And despite everything that happened, the student expressed deep frustration that, in their view, there still hasn't been meaningful accountability.

They alleged that help from Mainland China was rejected during the disaster because authorities said the situation was “not that severe”, despite the escalating severity of the fire.

And after everything their family has experienced, they told us one thing continues to bother them deeply: they believe the tragedy could have been prevented if the government had acted earlier.

“Even though it was clearly their fault, there are no apologies at all.”

But there was another side of this story they desperately wanted people to know about.

While they remain angry at the authorities, they are incredibly grateful to the people of Hong Kong.

Ordinary citizens donated food, clothing, electronics and money. Firefighters risked their lives saving residents and even their pets.

Their teachers noticed they were struggling and began checking in on them, offering encouragement and continuing to support them months later.

Their extended family came together to search for their grandmother and eventually help organize the funeral.

Their grandfather, who left the building around the time firefighters arrived because he was sick, was later treated and, according to the student, offered a place to stay at a non-governmental hospital free of charge.

Their family is doing better today. They've begun accepting the loss of their grandmother and their home.

But acceptance doesn't mean forgetting what happened or ceasing to demand accountability and proper reparations from the government.

We spent months investigating Wang Fuk Court because behind the 168 people who lost their lives are families who have had to live with the consequences of their government's criminal negligence and continued indifference to their suffering.

This is one of those families.

To the student who trusted us with their story, thank you.

And to all the people who stepped up to help these families when their system failed them, your part in this story deserves to be remembered too. ❤️

[Brew @BrewSolves]

Note: If you've seen this tweet before, it's because our original video was restricted by YouTube and the link on the previous tweet no longer worked.

We've spent days cutting, censoring, and uploading different versions of the video, and YouTube has finally approved our latest version. Let's just hope they don't change their minds this time.

[Brew @BrewSolves]

We are publicly asking @SeattlePD and @GovBobFerguson to consider reopening the Kurt Cobain case.

In 1994, authorities publicly characterized Cobain’s death as self-inflicted before a full forensic analysis could be completed.

In 2005, then-SPD Chief Gil Kerlikowske asked former Capt. Neil Low to audit the case. Low was given full access to the case file and concluded the evidence pointed to a homicide and that the case should be reopened.

In 2025, a multidisciplinary team published a peer-reviewed study in the International Journal of Forensic Sciences concluding that its analysis of the publicly available evidence was inconsistent with a self-inflicted death and supported homicide.

We believe Kurt Cobain’s death deserves to be investigated as a potential homicide, without beginning from the preconceived assumption that it was self-inflicted. Whoever was responsible could be walking free to this day.

For those who want to examine the evidence for themselves, see our full investigation here: https://t.co/deWbbQ6onI

[Brew @BrewSolves]

We are publicly asking @SeattlePD and @GovBobFerguson to consider reopening the Kurt Cobain case.

In 1994, authorities publicly characterized Cobain’s death as self-inflicted before a full forensic analysis could be completed.

In 2005, then-SPD Chief Gil Kerlikowske asked former Capt. Neil Low to audit the case. Low was given full access to the case file and concluded the evidence pointed to a homicide and that the case should be reopened. In response, the SPD did nothing.

In 2025, a multidisciplinary team published a peer-reviewed study in the International Journal of Forensic Sciences concluding that its analysis of the publicly available evidence was inconsistent with a self-inflicted death and supported homicide. In response, the SPD did nothing.

For those who want to examine the evidence for themselves, we lay out the forensic evidence challenging the official conclusion surrounding Cobain’s death in our full investigation here: https://t.co/lA2xWZOn52

We believe Kurt Cobain’s death deserves to be investigated as a potential homicide, without beginning from the preconceived assumption that it was self-inflicted. Whoever was responsible could be walking free to this day.

[Brew @BrewSolves]

@wizentrop @naskrecki Thanks for watching, Gil! Your story really bugged us in the best way! 🪰☕

[Gil Wizen @wizentrop]

Every Halloween, someone mentions botflies and I chuckle to myself. Giving birth to one was one of the highlights of my life.
Well, the talented group of people behind @BrewSolves turned my and @naskrecki's stories into an animated video. Check it out!
https://t.co/bbNYBUzTv2

[💥Red!💥 @stinky_red]

Coffee man(re-upload bc pic was glitchy)
@BrewSolves #brewsolves

[HOr3nO @12JerenaRa]

Yep, Brew
#OTHFanart #OTHfanart

[compost 🪱 @compostxp]

who opened the portal, hes not mad just disappointed
im not a day late you are!!!!
#3rdBrewversary #OTHFanart

[Yellis @yonderyells]

I thought of just captioning this with a scream, but, heyo! Third year!! : ]
(Don't stare at him too long, there's only four frames so it might cause eyestrain!! Also, the bg was inspired by one of Cosmos' drawings!!! ❤)
#3rdBrewversary #OTHFanart

[quizdoodles @quizdoodles]

I THOUGHT I heard someone say there was a celebration for me online, but I thought they were just pranking me! Wow! Thank you all so much for the amazing art!
#QuizTriviaParty #HappyBirthdayQuiz #OTHFanart

[Brew @BrewSolves]

@OnTheHillEvents Folks, goodness, you're all so thoughtful! So many familiar names in these letters, and many new ones.
We're going to read every single one, a few times, then get right back "into it" and bring you the best dang show we can. Thank you, from all of the Brew Crew☕️#3rdBrewversary

[OTH Events @OnTheHillEvents]

One more day to a certain affogato lover's special day!!

The boys are trying the best to make it on time 🍨

#QuizTriviaParty
#HappyBirthdayQuiz