Marrina L. Dawson, a 31-year-old Black woman, was found dead in her Louisville home on March 23, 2020. Louisville Metro Police quickly determined her death to be a homicide and opened an investigation. Authorities conducted numerous interviews and collected evidence at the scene as the inquiry continued.

The case stayed unsolved for a time, prompting vigils and memorials in the community while family and friends sought answers. Investigators later identified a suspect who was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, bringing some relief to Dawson’s loved ones as the legal process moved forward.

If anyone had contact with Marrina before March 23, 2020, or saw anything unusual in her neighborhood, please come forward with information.