Nitkitkia Nikki Durham, 47, was killed in New Iberia, Louisiana, on August 17, 2024. Police responded that night to a shooting on Walton Street and found Durham dead inside a residence. A man surrendering in the street was identified as 47-year-old Terry Lynn James Senior, Durham’s ex-husband. Investigators described the incident as a domestic homicide and later arrested James in connection with her death.

Durham was a native of New Iberia and a mother of six who worked at Amazon and had formed many friendships there. Family members expressed profound confusion and grief, noting that James had recently filed for divorce and questioning what might have motivated the fatal act.

If anyone knew Durham, her routines, or saw activity on Walton Street that night, please share information with investigators.