On the evening of January 8, 2017, 81-year-old Catherine Ione Wicker drove to Sycamore Lake Apartments in northeast Memphis to visit her adult son. As she unloaded her car in the parking lot, a man pulled up behind her, lunged for her purse and a struggle ensued. Witnesses heard a bang and a scream; Catherine was found on the pavement with severe lacerations and abrasions after the attacker climbed into his car, drove into her, pinned her against another vehicle, dragged her, rammed additional cars and then fled the scene. She was taken to Regional One Health but died shortly after arrival.

Police treated the incident as a homicide robbery, released a composite sketch based on witness descriptions and described the suspect as about 5 feet 7 to 5 feet 9 inches, 150 to 160 pounds, medium complexion, wearing dark clothing. Catherine was remembered by family and friends as a nurturing caregiver to her children and grandchildren.

If anyone knew Catherine, was at Sycamore Lake that evening, or recognizes the composite description, please share what you remember.