Michael Emon Beasley, 17, was found shot to death on February 1, 2021, lying in the grass next to an abandoned church at Ninth and Ash in Wichita. A student at Southeast High School who loved basketball, he was described as a caring older brother and a father to a young daughter.

Authorities sought Michael’s 18-year-old girlfriend, Kaylah Blackmon, after his body was found. Three days later her body was discovered inside her Ford Escape at an apartment complex in Wichita; she had also been shot. Police believe both teenagers were killed inside her vehicle.

Investigators arrested 22-year-old Dontenize Lamar Kelly in connection with the killings. Kelly was charged with the murders; court records show he later pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder and received a lengthy prison sentence.

If anyone knew Michael or Kaylah, or has information about their last movements, please share what you remember.