Deangelo Shaquill Lepaul Allen, a 31-year-old Black father of four from Anniston, Alabama, was last seen on September 21, 2022, at the home of his then-girlfriend in the 1000 block of Old Coldwater Road. His family reported him missing after he stopped communicating, which they said was out of character for someone who stayed in close contact with relatives. Police described his disappearance as involuntary and later came to suspect foul play.

The Anniston Police Department led the investigation with assistance from the 7th Judicial Major Crimes Unit and the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force. On May 5, 2023, authorities arrested two people, Keither Snider, 50, and her son Gavin Snider, 25, charging both with Allen’s murder. Gavin Snider was already in custody on unrelated charges when he was charged in Allen’s death; Keither Snider was arrested in West Anniston. Both were held without bond pending an Aniah’s Law hearing. Law enforcement had not publicly detailed the evidence behind the murder charges, and Allen’s remains had not been found.

If anyone knew Deangelo, frequented the Old Coldwater Road area that September, or has information about his whereabouts, please come forward to investigators.