Kendra Jo Vela, 31, was found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in a room at the WoodSpring Suites in the 4600 block of East Interstate 40 in Amarillo, Texas, on February 5, 2023. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Family and friends described her as having a vibrant spirit and said she brought joy to their lives; a memorial service was held for her on February 11, 2023, in Perryton, Texas.

The Amarillo Police Department quickly identified 29-year-old Trey Phillip Greenleaf as a suspect and arrested him the evening of February 5, 2023, at a hotel in the 1700 block of I-40 East. He was booked into the Potter County Detention Center on charges of murder; investigators later charged him with capital murder after it was determined Vela was pregnant at the time of her death and a grand jury returned an indictment in March 2023. Forensic evidence mentioned during the case was said to contradict Greenleaf’s claim that he acted in self-defense.

If anyone knew Kendra, her movements in Amarillo that day, or has information about the hotel where she was found, please share what is known.