Crime
Justice for Reyna Dunlap – Who killed her?
Family Seeks Answers After Maryland Woman Found Deceased in Abandoned Cleveland Home
The family of Reyna Dunlap is seeking answers after she was found deceased in an abandoned home in Cleveland, Ohio. Her mother, Karen Lesley Walker, is pleading for information, stating that her daughter did not have a known history of drug use and was originally from Maryland.
According to Walker, she has no information on where her daughter was staying in the months of November and December, nor any understanding of why she was in Cleveland at the time of her death.
Dunlap’s personal belongings, including her phone, wallet, and identification, were missing from the scene, leaving her family desperate for answers.
In an emotional appeal, Walker expressed her heartbreak and urged the public for assistance. “My daughter was found alone with no phone or personal items. I have no idea why she was in Cleveland or where she had been staying. Please, if anyone has any information, I need your help,” she stated.
Carmen L. Golden-Walker, a family member, also called for support, requesting prayers and assistance in sharing Dunlap’s story. “My heart is broken. I’m asking all my prayer warriors to uplift our family with hope, peace, and strength as my sister-in-love searches for answers about the unexpected loss of her daughter, my niece, Reyna Dunlap,” Golden-Walker wrote. “She was full of life and had so much ahead of her. We are seeking any information that could help us understand what happened.”
Dunlap, a native of the Washington, D.C./Maryland area, was found without identification or any means of communication, further deepening the mystery surrounding her death.
Her family is asking anyone with information or connections in the Cleveland area to come forward and help shed light on the circumstances that led to this tragic discovery.
“We are grateful for any assistance during this devastating time,” the family stated.
Anyone with information related to Reyna Dunlap’s whereabouts prior to her passing, or any details regarding the discovery of her body, is urged to contact local authorities or reach out to the family directly.
If you know anything, and want to be anonymous call the tip line (216) 252-7463.
Crime
Security guard Yahaira Melendez charged with murder after shooting inside IHOP restaurant in Center City Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A security guard has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal shooting at a Center City IHOP over the weekend that left a 43-year-old man dead.
The incident occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday at the IHOP located in the 1300 block of Walnut Street, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
When officers arrived, they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim, who police say was unhoused, was transported to Jefferson Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Investigators report that the victim had been causing a disturbance inside the restaurant prior to the shooting. As security personnel escorted him outside, he allegedly turned and spat on one of the guards.
That guard, identified as 38-year-old Yahaira Melendez, allegedly responded by drawing her firearm and shooting the victim once in the head.
Police say preliminary findings indicate the victim was not armed at the time of the incident.
Melendez, a mother of three, was taken into custody and has been charged with murder and related offenses.
In a statement Melendez’s family expressed shock and disbelief over the situation, writing in part:
“We are shocked and devastated by the tragic events that occurred at the IHOP while she was working security. We know she would never harm anyone unless she felt she had no other choice to protect herself or others.”
The shooting has left nearby workers and residents shaken.
“Escalation — where was the escalation?” asked Karr Anderson, who works next door to the restaurant. “Security guards need to know how to withhold, how to show restraint.”
Philadelphia Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including whether proper security protocols were followed and what led to the use of deadly force.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased pending family notification.