Cesley Elizabeth Taylor was 21 when she was fatally shot during a robbery at her apartment in Decatur, Illinois, on September 8, 2015. Known to family and friends as Ces and Rasta Kidd, she was born August 17, 1994, graduated from Eisenhower High School in 2013, enjoyed basketball and children, and belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ the Living God.

The attack also injured Cesley’s roommate. Four 16-year-old boys were identified as involved: Daiquan Cline, Ryan O’Neal, Darion Evans, and a fourth unnamed teenager. Darion Evans was described as the shooter. Daiquan Cline later pleaded guilty to murder and received a 20-year sentence with a condition to testify; Darion Evans pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and received a 45-year sentence. Ryan O’Neal was found guilty of his role in the killing.

Cesley’s family and community remember her for her joyful spirit as they cope with the loss. If anyone knew Cesley, her friends, or has information about that night, please come forward.