Sarah Acker, 53, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was found dead in her home on October 28, 2015, after family reported her missing. Police discovered bruising to her face and signs of strangulation. The death was described as resulting from domestic violence.

Acker had been in a relationship with 43-year-old Jerry Hunter for about two months. Family members say the couple argued on October 25, 2015, about her car, and Acker told a daughter that Hunter was using drugs and pawning some of her belongings. When Acker missed an appointment three days later, family contacted police, who found her body and later arrested Hunter driving her car.

Hunter, who had been released from prison a few months earlier, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and received a 30 to 37 year sentence. Family members called Acker loving and sweet and worry about the effects on her six grandchildren. Does anyone have memories of Sarah or information that could add context to what happened in the days before her death?