Ryan Chanel Reed, a 30-year-old African American woman from Harvey, Illinois, was tragically murdered on September 11, 2020. Ryan, a nursing student who had recently been laid off from her job at a medical supply company, was found shot to death near 154th Street and Hoyne Avenue in Harvey. On the night of her death, she had dropped off her 10-year-old daughter at her parents' house before heading to a party.
Her body was discovered a few hours later, dumped on the side of the road near some abandoned apartments.
The investigation into Ryan Chanel Reed's death revealed that she had been shot and killed before her body was left in Harvey. Her family, particularly her father, Anthony Reed, has been vocal about their desire for justice and answers regarding her murder. They have expressed deep sorrow and frustration over the loss of Ryan, who was described as a beautiful young woman trying to raise her daughter.
In December 2022, more than two years after the murder, an arrest was made in connection with Ryan Chanel Reed's death. Analisa Whiteside was taken into custody in Indiana and charged with the murder of Ryan Chanel Reed. Whiteside is accused of shooting and killing Ryan, although specific details about the motive and circumstances of the crime have not been released by investigators. Whiteside is currently awaiting extradition back to Illinois to face charges.
The case has garnered significant attention, with a $16,000 reward being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Ryan Chanel Reed's killer. The community and her family continue to seek justice and hope that the arrest of Analisa Whiteside will bring some closure to this tragic case.
