Francia Magally Martinez, a 41-year-old Hispanic woman, was found dead inside her car on January 21, 2021. Her vehicle was located down an embankment on West Tenth Avenue in Gastonia, North Carolina; officers were called to check on the car around 10:25 a.m. and pronounced her dead at the scene.

The death was investigated as a homicide. On February 17, 2021, Gastonia police arrested a 16-year-old boy who was an acquaintance of Martinez; he was charged with first-degree murder and robbery. Martinez’s daughter said Martinez had told her husband she was bringing him food but never made it home, and the family believes the suspect may have taken her car and killed her. The suspect was initially charged as a juvenile while authorities continued to gather evidence.

Does anyone have information about Martinez’s movements that morning or saw her on West Tenth Avenue?