On August 11, 2018, eighteen-year-old Balin Thomas Joy was found deceased at his home in Joplin, Missouri. Born in Joplin, Balin had spent a significant portion of his childhood in Pryor and Tulsa, Oklahoma, after being adopted at a young age. He had returned to Joplin in 2017, where he attended Joplin High School. Known among his friends and family for his unique style and creativity, he was an aspiring photographer who enjoyed experimenting with color and smoke in his work. He was also remembe
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