LaTeisa LaNore Crockett, 46, was found dead in her bedroom from a gunshot wound to the face on October 21, 2024, at about 6:29 p.m. Cleveland Heights police are treating her death as a homicide and say they do not believe it was random. No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains active.

Born October 26, 1977, to Richard and Opal Griffin, LaTeisa was a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who worked as a contract analyst for the county and served as Chairperson for Ladies of Victory at Ebenezer Assembly of Christ. She enjoyed cooking for family and taking her granddaughter to dance classes; her sudden death has left her family facing urgent financial strain and plans to relocate quickly, prompting a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses, monthly bills and moving costs.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to contact the Cleveland Heights Police Department.