Kellie Owens was murdered inside her Charlotte, North Carolina residence on December 27th, 2007. The 30-year-old woman was shot to death in her apartment's bathroom. Kellie's boyfriend reportedly found her suffering from a gunshot wound and called 9-1-1. Medics announced her dead on the scene.
Kellie's daughter, who was only 2 years old at the time, was found unharmed in her crib in a separate bedroom. Detectives believe the toddler was placed there by someone other than Kellie, as it was uncommon for the child to be left in the crib. It was also noted that there were no signs of forced entry into the apartment, which suggests that the killer might have been someone known to Kellie.
The death of Kellie was a devastating loss for not only her family, but also the community. Kellie worked with at-risk youth and was loved by the children she interacted with. She was also a loving mother, but she unfortunately never got to see her daughter grow up.
Several years have passed, and the murder remains unsolved. In 2024, a detective working the case told reporters that "the physical evidence in this case does not help us get any closer to making an arrest." Though it appears several interviews have been conducted, and several people have been investigated, police have not been able to gather needed evidence to move forward in the case.
Both detectives and Kellie's family loved ones have appealed to the public for someone with information to come forward. If you have any information that could lead to the arrest of Kellie's killer(s), please contact Charlotte-Mecklenburg Violent Crimes Division at 704-336-2358.
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