Naima A. Ishmail, 25, was found dead on the morning of October 7, 2020, on a walking trail near the waterfront at Front and Norris streets in Chester, Pennsylvania. An autopsy determined she died of a gunshot wound to the head and her death was ruled a homicide. She worked as a receptionist and was described as friendly and compassionate.

Investigators established that Ishmail had been with a 25-year-old man from Brookhaven, Champion Hough, on the evening of October 6, 2020. She drove her 2006 gold Chrysler 300 to his residence, and they later went to the riverfront where she was killed. Her vehicle was later recovered elsewhere in Chester; forensic testing found gunshot residue on the steering wheel and gearshift and DNA evidence inside the car. Surveillance near Hough’s home showed Ishmail picking him up, and a witness who knew their relationship identified Hough from that footage. Phone records showed messages exchanged between them shortly before her death.

A DNA sample taken from Hough while he was incarcerated on a parole violation matched the DNA found in Ishmail’s car. In January 2022, Hough was charged with criminal homicide, murder in the first, second and third degrees, theft and firearms offenses; he was denied bail and awaiting transfer for arraignment. Does anyone who knew Naima or saw her that week have information that could help fill gaps in the timeline?