Monquavia Frantevia Hamilton, a 25-year-old African American woman, was tragically found dead in her Deltona, Florida home on May 14, 2018. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office reported that Hamilton was discovered by an electrician who had come to the house for work. Upon finding the front door ajar and receiving no response to his calls, the electrician entered the home and found Hamilton's lifeless body.
She had been fatally shot.
Hamilton's family, devastated by the loss, described her as a dedicated student of phlebotomy at ITT Tech and an employee at a local nursing home. Her grandmother, Janice Ashford, expressed profound grief and confusion over the senseless act, emphasizing that Hamilton was her oldest granddaughter and a beloved family member. The family and investigators believe that Hamilton may have known her assailant, as the incident appeared to be targeted and isolated.
The investigation into Monquavia Hamilton's death has been ongoing, with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office actively seeking information from the public. Despite the efforts, no suspects have been apprehended, and the case remains unsolved. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward, offering a reward for tips leading to an arrest and conviction.
