Unsolved Murders
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Tony Swain Jr. Murder: Akron Boy Died Saving His Sister From Hit-and-Run Driver
Akron, Ohio — Nearly two decades have passed since 10-year-old Tony Swain Jr. lost his life while protecting his younger sister. His family still remembers him as “LT.” A son. A brother. A protector. A hero. On September 6, 2005, Tony and his 6-year-old sister, Charlique, were walking to Glover Elementary School in Akron, Ohio.…
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Timothy Morris Murder: Houston Family Seeks Justice in Unsolved Shooting
Houston, Texas — More than a year after Timothy “Big Tim” Morris was gunned down in northwest Houston, his family continues to search for answers and justice. This case was shared with The Vivid Faces of the Vanished by Timothy’s aunt, who hopes renewed attention will help bring investigators closer to identifying the person responsible…
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Xavia McClary Murder: Georgia Man Killed While Defending Friends at Decatur Nightclub
Decatur, Georgia — More than two years after Xavia McClary was shot and killed, his family continues to seek justice for a man they say lost his life while trying to protect others. This case was shared with The Vivid Faces of the Vanished by Xavia’s sister, Jamil Colts, who continues to advocate for answers…
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Takira Spruill Murder: Queens Mother Killed After Alleged Domestic Violence Attack
Jamaica, Queens, New York — Takira “Kiki” Spruill was known by many as “Da Social Butterfly.” She was outgoing, vibrant, deeply loved, and devoted to her family. She was also the mother of three children who are now growing up without her. This case was shared with The Vivid Faces of the Vanished by Takira’s…
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Nova Henry and Ava Curry Murders: Child Witness Helped Solve Chicago Double Homicide
Chicago, Illinois — The murders of Nova Henry and her infant daughter, Ava Curry, remain one of the most heartbreaking crimes to occur in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. A young mother was killed. A 10-month-old baby lost her life. And a 3-year-old child was left alone inside the apartment with a tragedy no child should…
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Ronnie Phifer Murder: Alabama Father Killed After Trip to the Grocery Store
Montgomery, Alabama — Nearly five years after Ronnie Phifer was killed outside his home, his family continues to search for answers in a homicide investigation that remains unsolved. Ronnie’s sister contacted The Vivid Faces of the Vanished to help keep attention on the case and the family’s ongoing pursuit of justice. To investigators, Ronnie’s death…
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India Kinamore Murder: Prosecutors Say Ex Planned Killing of Pregnant Ohio Mother
Colerain Township, Ohio — India Kinamore should have been preparing to welcome her baby into the world. Instead, prosecutors say she became the victim of a calculated murder plot that ended two lives and devastated an entire family. India Kinamore was 26 years old and in the final stages of her pregnancy when she was…
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Christopher Mena Murder: Houston Security Guard Found Dead After Overnight Shift
Houston, Texas — More than five years after Christopher Mena was killed, his family continues to search for answers in a case that remains unsolved. Christopher’s cousin, Shante Hinton, contacted The Vivid Faces of the Vanished to help bring renewed attention to his case and the ongoing search for justice. Christopher Mena was 35 years…
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Jordan Fitzpatrick Murder: Missing Alabama Teen Identified Two Years After Burned Remains Were Found
Tuskegee and Montgomery, Alabama — The murder of Jordan Lashelle Fitzpatrick remained a mystery for more than two years after burned human remains were discovered in Montgomery County and left unidentified. Jordan Fitzpatrick was just 16 years old when she disappeared in April 2023. The Tuskegee teenager was living with a family member at the…
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Alianna DeFreeze Murder: Ohio Teen’s Death Led to the Alianna Alert Law
Cleveland, Ohio — The murder of Alianna DeFreeze devastated a family, shocked a community, and ultimately changed Ohio law. On the morning of January 26, 2017, 14-year-old Alianna DeFreeze left home and boarded the bus on her way to E Prep & Village Prep Woodland Hills in Cleveland. Like countless students across the city, she…