Junel Wingo Troutman, 31, was found stabbed to death in the foyer of her South Miami Heights home on July 22, 1987. A mother of three and a BellSouth telephone operator, she was described by family as a loving mother and a nurturing older sister who often cared for siblings. Her death remains unsolved.

Family members say Junel had experienced unexplained health problems in the months before her death and suspected possible poisoning by someone close to her. Her husband, Gregory Trotman, told investigators he had dropped her off at her family’s house the morning she disappeared; he said she was alive when he left, and police reported no evidence of forced entry. No one has been formally charged in the homicide.

Her children were separated after her death, with her daughters moving to Connecticut and her son remaining in Miami. If anyone has information that could help bring justice for Junel, contact the Miami Police Department or Crime Stoppers.