Michelle Hampton

Michelle Hampton was a 37-year-old White woman described by loved ones as a kind and genuine friend who strived for greatness. A proud mother to her daughter, Destiny, she was a cherished part of her family and was remembered for her generosity and enthusiasm for life.

On the morning of November 20, 2024, Michelle was ambushed at her apartment complex on Whitburn Drive in Clayton, Missouri. Her twin sister, Samantha, arrived around 7:15 a.m. to a terrifying scene: Michelle was in the driver's seat of her own SUV with a masked gunman in the passenger seat. A stolen yellow Dodge Ram pickup truck with at least one other person inside was also there. As the two vehicles sped away, Samantha, with her own children in her car, gave chase while on the phone with 911 dispatchers. The pursuit ended near the intersection of Euclid and Enright in St. Louis when someone in the truck fired at Samantha’s car, shattering a window and forcing her to stop for her children's safety.

Investigators determined the kidnappers targeted Michelle for a $40,000 settlement she had in her bank account. They forced her to drive to several banks in an attempt to withdraw the money. At a PNC Bank drive-thru on Page Boulevard, she tried to take out $10,000, but the request was denied and she was only able to get $2,000. Another transaction was made at a Bank of America on Lindell Boulevard. The ordeal ended tragically in a North St. Louis alley. Around 11:00 a.m., police responding to reports of a shooting in the 4700 block of Greer Avenue discovered Michelle’s body. She had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation quickly led to two arrests. Police apprehended 43-year-old Anjuan Q. Mosby, who was the boyfriend of Michelle’s twin sister. Authorities identified him as the gunman who held Michelle captive in her car and fired at her sister’s vehicle. A second suspect, 36-year-old Emmanuel Suarez, was identified as the driver of the yellow Dodge Ram. The stolen truck was traced to an abandoned residence, and Suarez was linked to the crime through DNA found on a water bottle and a cigarette butt recovered by investigators.

Both men faced a litany of severe state charges, including first-degree murder, kidnapping, robbery, and armed criminal action. They were also indicted by a federal grand jury on charges including kidnapping resulting in death. In June 2026, federal prosecutors officially filed notice that they would seek the death penalty against both Anjuan Mosby and Emmanuel Suarez.