Kristina Romandine, 33, of Bay Minette, Alabama, was found dead inside an apartment in Chicago’s West Loop on January 1, 2025. Officers who went to a residence in the 1500 block of West Warren Boulevard just before 8 p.m. discovered her unresponsive with head trauma; she was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy later confirmed a gunshot wound to the head and ruled the death a homicide.

Chicago police identified and arrested 42-year-old Johnnie Matthews on January 4, 2025; he was taken into custody in the 2400 block of West Belmont Avenue and charged with first-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a felon. Area 3 detectives continue to investigate, and authorities have not released information about a motive or other possible suspects.

If anyone has information about Kristina Romandine, her movements in Chicago, or the events at the West Loop apartment on January 1, please share what is known with investigators.