Johnae McGowin, 22, was found dead in her Belmont Cragin apartment in Chicago on February 9, 2022, after a co-worker who was worried about her not showing up for work went to check on her. She had a single gunshot wound to the head.

Authorities say two people were arrested and charged in connection with the killing: Lonesha Strong, 18, and Marshawn Owens, 20. Prosecutors reported links from Facebook messages and surveillance footage showing Owens contacting McGowin the day before, exchanging messages that included McGowin’s address and a bus schedule, and then being captured on camera meeting her and entering her building. Strong, who had access to Owens’ account, is reported to have seen the messages, sent messages of her own and was later seen with Owens entering the building; no one else was recorded entering or leaving during the time they were inside.

Both suspects gave recorded statements to detectives and each blamed the other for firing the fatal shot; Strong said she found Owens and McGowin in bed and an argument followed. Both were denied bail and face murder charges as the case proceeds.

If anyone knew Johnae, her routines, or saw activity near her building on February 8–9, 2022, please come forward with information.