Renise NeNe Wolfe, 33, a tattoo artist in North Las Vegas’ Arts District, was found dead in her apartment in the 100 block of East Rome Boulevard on or around Sunday, December 22, 2024. She had been shot four times in the back of the head. Family members described her as a creative, kind person with a passion for her work.

Wolfe had attended a family holiday party the night before with her boyfriend of five months, 29-year-old Markeem Benson. Wolfe’s mother, Tracy Coleman, asked Benson to make sure her daughter got home safely; that was the last time Coleman saw her alive. Benson’s father later contacted the North Las Vegas Police saying his son wanted to turn himself in. Benson was arrested and charged with open murder with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person; he was on probation for prior convictions at the time. Prosecutors say doorbell camera footage shows Benson threatening Wolfe as he entered her apartment. Benson has claimed self-defense; prosecutors say the wound locations do not support that claim. Benson was denied bail and remains in custody.

A GoFundMe to assist with memorial services raised over $10,000. The family plans to attend court hearings as the case proceeds. If anyone knew Renise Wolfe or has information about what happened that weekend, please come forward.