Trinity Lavon Paige Vogel was an 18-year-old from Northmoor, Missouri, remembered for her artistic talents and close family ties. Born in North Kansas City to Kenneth and Melissa Vogel, she grew up with four siblings — sisters Haley and Bailey and brothers Tyler and Chandler — and was described as passionate about drawing, painting and writing.

On the morning of January 7, 2023, Trinity was found in the parking lot of the Stoney Creek Hotel near the I-70/I-470 interchange at 18011 East Bass Pro Drive in Independence, Missouri, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to a local hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Independence Police Department classified the death as a homicide and processed the scene; early reports said no suspect was in custody and no immediate arrests or suspect identities were announced.

If anyone has information about Trinity’s movements that morning or the people she was with, please share what you know with investigators.