Rochelle Lanett Riley, 41, was found dead from a gunshot inside a Panthersville-area residence in Decatur, Georgia, on January 14, 2021. DeKalb County police classified the discovery as a homicide after family members — worried when they could not reach her — went to her home, smelled a strange odor, and called officers.

Investigators reported Rochelle had been in a tumultuous relationship and had a history of domestic violence with the father of her son; family members told police they suspected an ex-boyfriend with whom she had reportedly been having issues. Detectives interviewed multiple people and followed leads, but conflicting testimonies and insufficient evidence prevented an arrest.

The DeKalb County investigation remained open and ongoing as of early 2026, with authorities urging anyone who knows something that could help to come forward. Did anyone in the Panthersville area have contact with Rochelle in the days before January 14, 2021?