Kanika Martin was 27 when she was shot and killed inside her Spanish Lake townhome in the early morning hours of November 11, 2019. She was sitting on the couch in the living room when gunfire came through the front window. Shell casings were later found on the grassy area outside the window, indicating shots were fired from outside the building.

The confrontation began earlier that night when 26-year-old Anthony Farr, the father of one of Martin’s children, visited the residence and argued with her about child support. Farr left the apartment but remained outside and continued the dispute by phone; shortly after the call ended the shooting occurred. Farr fled the scene but was later located and arrested in Ferguson, Missouri. He was charged with first-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action. In April 2022 Farr pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and related charges; his sentencing was to be determined by the court.

If anyone knew Kanika, witnessed the events that night, or has information about what happened outside that townhome, please come forward.