Reggie Reed Jr. has spent decades grappling with the murder of his mother, Selonia Reed, who was killed when he was just six years old. His last memory of her is a tender moment at a mall in Louisiana. Selonia was found dead in her car in 1987, having been stabbed and sexually assaulted. The case, which deeply affected Reggie and his father, remains unsolved. Reggie has written a memoir, “The Day My Mother Never Came Home,” to share his memories and the impact of losing his mother. Louisiana State Police Lt. Barry Ward, who later took on the case, noted the lack of blood in the car, suggesting Selonia was killed elsewhere and moved. The investigation continues to haunt those involved, as they seek justice for Selonia.
QUESTION: How might unresolved cases like Selonia Reed’s impact the families and communities involved?
Detective believes 6-year-old’s mother was killed in next room while he slept
