Carla Garth was a 40-year-old Oakland resident who was killed on August 3, 2008. Her death occurred during a year when Oakland recorded 115 homicides, part of a surge of violent crime that strained the city’s ability to resolve cases.

Very few details about the circumstances of Garth’s death are available. She left behind three sons and a grandson. The case remains one of many from that period that reflects the challenges faced by communities and investigators amid rising homicide numbers.

If anyone knew Carla, her family, or has information about what happened on or around August 3, 2008, please come forward.