Irielle T. King was 18 when she was found dead in New Orleans on August 23, 2014. Authorities reported her body had multiple gunshot wounds; 25-year-old Gerhonda M. Elphage was found alongside her, also shot to death. Local investigators opened an intensive homicide probe but initially hit roadblocks — several people were questioned but a lack of strong evidence and eyewitness accounts stalled arrests.

Investigators used forensic analysis while the community pushed for answers. After a prolonged period with no arrests, a man named Carlos Heard was identified as the primary suspect and was taken into custody and charged with Irielle’s murder. The case remains a painful chapter for the families and the neighborhood.

If anyone knew Irielle or has information that could help clarify what happened that night, please come forward.