Jakeya Hampton, 19, was found dead in her gray Kia Optima in West Memphis, Arkansas, in the early hours of October 8, 2022. Authorities discovered her at the intersection of Scottwood and Garden Lane around 1 a.m.; she had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and did not survive. Family members described her as a cosmetologist who didn’t bother anyone and who was trying to end a troubled relationship with her boyfriend of nearly a year, Elijah Singleton.

Surveillance footage shows Hampton’s car stopping and someone fleeing from the passenger side after shots were fired. An argument over a cellphone Singleton had allegedly stolen earlier was reported to have preceded the meeting. Police located Singleton later that day at a nearby Budget Inn; after barricading himself in a room for nearly two hours he surrendered and was taken into custody. He was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Hampton’s death.

If anyone knew Jakeya, her routines, or saw activity near Scottwood and Garden Lane that night, please come forward with information.