Alesia Hynson, a 23-year-old African American woman, was shot and killed by her former boyfriend, Jamil Gandy, shortly after midnight on October 15, 1984, in Eddystone, Pennsylvania. At the time she worked as a security guard for Brock International Security Corp. and Allied Security, Inc., stationed at the Scotfoam production plant. Hynson had sought protection from Gandy for abusive behavior and had obtained a temporary protection from abuse order that expired just days before her death.

The day before she was killed, October 14, 1984, Hynson and her sister called police after Gandy threatened her and tried to break into her home; police did not respond because an incorrect address was given. Her murder prompted a civil rights lawsuit brought by Hynson’s children and mother against the City of Chester, the Chester Police Department and others, alleging the police failed to protect her despite her repeated requests for help.

Does anyone have information about Hynson’s last days, her attempts to get protection, or contacts who might shed light on what went wrong? Please share tips or recollections.