Jimmicia Leshea Gordon was a fighter, a young woman who, if knocked down by life, would always get right back up. Born on October 14, 1992, in Knoxville, Tennessee, she lived the majority of her life in Houston, Texas. To those who knew and loved her, Jimmicia, a 25-year-old African-American female, was a person who embraced all of life—the good, the bad, and the ugly. She loved chicken, Twinkies, music, and expressing herself through outlandish hair. Her resilient spirit taught those around her to never give up, to keep fighting until the very end, and to dance and sing like there is no tomorrow. Above all, she was a mother to her three beloved children: Jimmie, Genesis, and Joyce.
The life of this vibrant young mother was tragically cut short in December 2017. Jimmicia Gordon died on December 11, 2017, the victim of a homicide. Her death was officially reported to authorities the following day, on December 12.
Beyond these sparse facts, the circumstances surrounding her murder remain a painful and enduring mystery. The specific details of where in the vast city of Houston she was killed, the nature of her injuries, and the events that led to her death have not been released to the public.
The investigation into Jimmicia’s murder is in the hands of the Houston Police Department. However, years have passed without any publicly announced leads, suspects, or arrests. Her case is now considered a cold case, one of many in a city that grapples with a significant number of unsolved homicides. For the detectives in the cold case squad, the work involves meticulously re-examining evidence and hoping for new information or a technological breakthrough that could provide a path to justice. Without new witnesses coming forward, these cases often remain unresolved, leaving families in a prolonged state of uncertainty and grief.
In the wake of their devastating loss, Jimmicia’s family gathered to celebrate her life and spirit. A funeral service was held on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at the World Harvest Outreach church in Houston. Her obituary remembered her as a cherished daughter to her parents, Marilyn and Tony Littlejohn, and Oltra Webb, and a sister to Briana, Karissa, Jadasia, Brittany, and Joquon. Her family described her as a fighter, and they held onto the belief that she fought to the very end.
Instead of flowers, Jimmicia's loved ones asked that people honor her memory by performing an unexpected act of kindness for someone in need or by making a donation to Covenant House, an organization dedicated to helping homeless youth. It was a tribute fitting for a woman whose life, though marked by struggle, was defined by her refusal to give up.
As of today, the murder of Jimmicia Gordon remains unsolved. There is no information available about any persons of interest, and the case has grown cold. Her family, including her three children who are growing up without their mother, is left with unanswered questions and the hope that someone, somewhere, holds the key to resolving her case. The Houston Police Department continues to seek information that could lead to a breakthrough and finally bring a measure of justice for Jimmicia and the many people who loved her.
