Alezauna Cheyanne Libby Carter was 13 when she was reported missing in November 2020 after last being seen near her family’s home in Southwest Philadelphia on October 12. Her disappearance remained unresolved for months until April 18, 2021, when police responding to a shooting call in Frankford found her inside a first-floor apartment on the 1500 block of Overington Street. She had died of a gunshot wound to the mouth. Family members called her Libby and said she loved to dance.

Identification proved difficult at first; Alezauna was identified in early May and her family was notified. Investigators worked the case for months and on July 23, 2021, Philadelphia police arrested 25-year-old Luis Rodriguez of the Frankford area and charged him with murder and related offenses. Court documents state a witness reported hearing Rodriguez admit to shooting her and that ballistic evidence linked a firearm used in a same-day shootout at a playground to the fatal shot. Surveillance footage reportedly showed Rodriguez entering and leaving the apartment where her body was found. Motive has not been released and the case was pending trial as of the latest report.

If anyone knew Alezauna, saw activity near Overington Street on April 18, 2021, or has information about the events that led to her death, please come forward.