Audreona Barnes was 18 when she was killed in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 30, 2021.

Her body was left on the balcony of Washington’s apartment and went undiscovered until March 2022, when a cleaning crew found her after Washington had been evicted. Washington was arrested and charged with murder, felonious assault, abuse of a corpse, and having weapons while under disability.

The case attracted attention because Washington reportedly took part in searches for Barnes while knowing where her body was. Family members later gave impact statements about their loss and the judge remarked that Washington showed no remorse.

If anyone knew Audreona, Bennie Washington, or has information about what happened between July 30, 2021 and March 2022, please come forward.