Pamela S. Wilson, age 30, was found dead in Chicago, Illinois, on August 10, 2012. Her death is recorded in the City of Chicago’s homicide data for a year that saw an unusually high number of killings citywide.

The year 2012 registered over 500 homicides in Chicago, amid widespread reports linking the surge to gang activity, poverty, and easy access to firearms in neighborhoods already facing systemic challenges. Pamela’s case remains open, and her family and supporters continue to seek justice and answers.

Pamela’s inclusion in the city’s crime and homicide databases is a sober reminder of the many individual losses behind the yearly total and of the community calls for more effective violence prevention and support in at-risk areas. If anyone knew Pamela or has information about her death, please share what can help investigators and her family.