Charsha Miller

A woman is killed from a blow by a 2x4
Charsha Miller was a 23-year-old Black woman from Detroit who, according to her family, was "full of life." Her loved ones remembered her as a young woman with a bright future ahead of her, one that was senselessly cut short. “She was young she had her whole life ahead of her, she could have done whatever she wanted to do and somebody just took her life,” said family friend Vanita Jones.

The incident that led to her death occurred around 5 a.m. on a Saturday in November 2017. On Sussex Street in Detroit, Charsha was involved in an argument that took a violent and tragic turn. During the dispute, she was struck over the head with a piece of lumber, identified as a 2x4.

What happened next was described as heartbreaking by her family. Charsha’s cousin, Shunda White, said that after the assault, Charsha was left on the curb for three hours. “They didn't think to call the police or nothing,” White said. Charsha eventually received medical help but succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Her death left her family devastated. “I’m angry, I’m hurt, I’m lost,” her cousin said.

In the aftermath, Charsha’s family made a public plea for justice, urging those responsible to turn themselves in. They were adamant that her case not be forgotten. “We do not want this to go cold, we are not taking this kindly at all,” Jones stated. “We really want to see these people go and get what they deserve because she didn’t deserve this.” To help with burial costs and give her a proper farewell, the family established a GoFundMe account. The case is now in litigation.