Dominique Danzy was 22 when she was found dead on a Richmond bicycle path near Gillies Creek Park on the morning of May 13, 2020. Richmond Police responded to a call about a person down and found her deceased from a gunshot wound; the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide. Her parents described her as having the whole world at her fingertips.

Investigators quickly identified an 18-year-old, Jamar Paxton Jr., who was reportedly in a relationship with Danzy. Paxton was arrested at a motel in Colonial Heights on May 15, 2020. Authorities say Paxton and Danzy bought a .22 caliber rifle together on the day she died; that rifle was later found in the trunk of Danzy’s car, which was recovered near the motel. Forensic testing reportedly found Paxton’s DNA on the trigger, and he made incriminating statements during interrogation after initially denying involvement.

Paxton was convicted of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of murder and sentenced to 33 years with 16 years suspended; the conviction was later reinstated on appeal. Does anyone have information about Dominique’s life in Richmond or about the area around Gillies Creek Park that could help the record?