On December 10, 2018, Trenesa Roberts, a 39-year-old African American woman, was tragically gunned down outside her home in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Roberts, a devoted mother of four and a bus attendant for the Lee County Public School District, was found dead in her driveway, still wearing her work uniform. The incident occurred early in the morning, around 6:30 a.m., as she was preparing to leave for work.
Neighbors reported hearing gunshots between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m., but it wasn't until two hours later that authorities were called to the scene.
Roberts' family and the local community were left devastated by her untimely death. Her sister, Sharlonda Wilson, described her as a loving person who had a passion for caring for children and serving others. The family believes that Roberts was targeted and that her murder was not a random act. They pointed out that nothing was stolen from her, indicating that the assailant's sole intention was to kill her. Despite extensive investigations, including canvassing the neighborhood and interviewing witnesses, the case remains unsolved.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office has been actively pursuing leads in the case, but no arrests have been made. Sheriff Carmine Marceno has emphasized the commitment to solving the case, stating that new resources have been allocated to investigate cold cases, including the addition of retired deputy chiefs and a special agent from the FBI. The family continues to plead for anyone with information to come forward, hoping that even a small detail could help crack the case.
Roberts' murder has had a profound impact on her family. Her sister, Sharlonda Wilson, was inspired to change her career to law enforcement, driven by a mission to help others and seek justice for her sister. The family holds onto hope that the killer will eventually be found and brought to justice. They have faith in the ongoing efforts of the Lee County Sheriff's Office and believe that the case will be solved in due time. The community remains vigilant, with Crime Stoppers offering a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest.
