In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: On September 1, 1992, 32-year-old Lori Ann Smith was found murdered between two homes in St. Louis, Missouri. She was discovered on her daughter's tenth birthday.

Now, 34 years later, Lori's daughter, Sheamese Like, joins us to share her experience, her efforts to get answers, and the questions she still has about her mother's unsolved murder.

Witnesses reported last seeing Lori walking along Peck Street, but what happened afterward remains unclear. Investigators collected evidence and interviewed witnesses, yet no one has been held accountable for her murder.

If you have any information that could help with Lori Ann Smith's case, tips can be submitted through Crimestoppers, at homicidecoldcase@slmpd.org, or by calling the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Division at 314-444-5371.

This is the story of Lori Ann Smith.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: On September 1, 1992, 32-year-old Lori Ann Smith was found murdered between two homes in St. Louis, Missouri. She was discovered on her daughter's tenth birthday.
Now, 34 years later, Lori's daughter, Sheamese Like, joins us to share her experience, her efforts to get answers, and the questions she still has about her mother's unsolved murder.
Witnesses reported last seeing Lori walking along Peck Street, but what happened afterward remains unclear. Investigators collected evidence and interviewed witnesses, yet no one has been held accountable for her murder.
If you have any information that could help with Lori Ann Smith's case, tips can be submitted through Crimestoppers, at homicidecoldcase@slmpd.org, or by calling the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Division at 314-444-5371.
This is the story of Lori Ann Smith.

Hunting 4 Answers is a true crime podcast with Hunter Gilmore centering the stories of missing and murdered Black women and girls. We raise awareness about their cases and help more people know their names.

Some cases receive widespread attention, but so many others deserve to be heard.


Join us Monday through Friday as we share what's known and what remains unanswered. 



Because Every Story Matters.

Hunting 4 Answers is a true crime podcast with Hunter Gilmore centering the stories of missing and murdered Black women and girls. We raise awareness about their cases and help more people know their names.
Some cases receive widespread attention, but so many others deserve to be heard.
 Join us Monday through Friday as we share what's known and what remains unanswered.&nbsp; 
Because Every Story Matters.

Hunting 4 Answers: A True Crime Podcast

34-Year Cold Case, Daughter Seeks Answers: Lori Ann Smith

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In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In May 2021, 29-year-old Tabitha Queen disappeared from Bastrop, Louisiana, leaving behind three children. Her car was later found abandoned, and surveillance footage showed an unidentified man parking it and walking away. As investigators searched for answers, Tabitha's family described a troubling incident involving a man who allegedly threatened her before she vanished. Police identified a person of interest, but the investigation eventually reached a dead end. More than five years later, Tabitha remains missing, and her family is still searching for answers.

Anyone with information about Tabitha Queen’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Bastrop Police Department at 318-281-1322.

This is the story of Tabitha Queen.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In May 2021, 29-year-old Tabitha Queen disappeared from Bastrop, Louisiana, leaving behind three children. Her car was later found abandoned, and surveillance footage showed an unidentified man parking it and walking away. As investigators searched for answers, Tabitha's family described a troubling incident involving a man who allegedly threatened her before she vanished. Police identified a person of interest, but the investigation eventually reached a dead end. More than five years later, Tabitha remains missing, and her family is still searching for answers.
Anyone with information about Tabitha Queen&rsquo;s whereabouts is urged to contact the Bastrop Police Department at 318-281-1322.
This is the story of Tabitha Queen.

A Threat Before She Vanished: Tabitha Queen

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In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In November 2020, 37-year-old Ericka Weems was found deceased inside her home in Akron, Ohio. She had recently returned to her hometown and was making plans to open a new childcare center. On Halloween night, Ericka left her father's home after telling him she was going to meet a friend. Two days later, her family discovered her unresponsive in an upstairs bedroom. Investigators later revealed there were no signs of forced entry and that Ericka may have been expecting someone at her home. What happened after Ericka left her father's home, and who may have visited her before her death, remain unanswered questions.

Six years later, no suspect has been publicly identified, and Ericka's murder remains unsolved.

If you have any information that could help solve Ericka's murder, contact the Akron Police Department at 330-375-2490 or Summit County Crime Stoppers at 330-434-2677.

This is the story of Ericka Weems.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In November 2020, 37-year-old Ericka Weems was found deceased inside her home in Akron, Ohio. She had recently returned to her hometown and was making plans to open a new childcare center. On Halloween night, Ericka left her father's home after telling him she was going to meet a friend. Two days later, her family discovered her unresponsive in an upstairs bedroom. Investigators later revealed there were no signs of forced entry and that Ericka may have been expecting someone at her home. What happened after Ericka left her father's home, and who may have visited her before her death, remain unanswered questions.
Six years later, no suspect has been publicly identified, and Ericka's murder remains unsolved.
If you have any information that could help solve Ericka's murder, contact the Akron Police Department at 330-375-2490 or Summit County Crime Stoppers at 330-434-2677.
This is the story of Ericka Weems.

A Stranger at Her Door: Ericka Weems

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In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: On May 1, 2021, 22-year-old Keora “Keke” Lawson disappeared from Fitzgerald, Georgia. She was last seen leaving a home on foot, without saying where she was going. Nearly two weeks passed before she was reported missing. Investigators launched extensive searches, followed numerous leads, and identified multiple persons of interest, but Keora was never found. More than five years later, her disappearance remains unsolved, and her family is still waiting for answers about what happened to the young mother.

If you have any information about Keora's disappearance, contact the Fitzgerald Police Department at (229) 426-5000.

This is the story of Keora Lawson.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: On May 1, 2021, 22-year-old Keora &ldquo;Keke&rdquo; Lawson disappeared from Fitzgerald, Georgia. She was last seen leaving a home on foot, without saying where she was going. Nearly two weeks passed before she was reported missing. Investigators launched extensive searches, followed numerous leads, and identified multiple persons of interest, but Keora was never found. More than five years later, her disappearance remains unsolved, and her family is still waiting for answers about what happened to the young mother.
If you have any information about Keora's disappearance, contact the Fitzgerald Police Department at (229) 426-5000.
This is the story of Keora Lawson.

Missing Since May 2021: Keora Lawson

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34-Year Cold Case, Daughter Seeks Answers: Lori Ann Smith

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