Elizabeth Holmes Reyes, 28, was shot and killed at her family home at 80 Neuse Bend Road in Smithfield, North Carolina, on July 1, 2010. She had been living with her mother and step-father at the time. Her step-father, Ben Croft, was wounded in the same shooting but survived with non-life-threatening injuries.

The shooter was identified as Elizabeth’s estranged husband, Aldolfo Reyes Maldonado, 45. He was arrested on the front porch of the home while holding the couple’s infant son and was charged with murder and attempted first-degree murder. Records note Maldonado had a recent history of domestic violence and threats: in March 2010 he was charged with assault on a female after hitting Elizabeth in the face, and in May 2010 he was charged with communicating threats; Elizabeth had voluntarily dismissed those charges in April 2010.

Elizabeth’s killing was remembered at a candlelight vigil alongside other domestic violence victims in Johnston County. Anyone with information about Elizabeth or her case is asked to come forward.