In the quiet early hours of a Wednesday morning in New Orleans, tragedy befell 24-year-old Curlie Jerleen Thomas. On November 11, 2020, the young African American mother was discovered inside a vehicle in the 6800 block of Cindy Place in New Orleans East, having been fatally shot. Her life, which was largely devoted to her two young daughters, was abruptly ended, leaving a void in the hearts of her family and friends.
Born on March 2, 1996, to Jerry and Ethel Thomas, Curlie's life was
remembered by her loved ones as one filled with love and dedication to her children, Maranda and Amanda. Her untimely death sent ripples of grief through her community, leaving many to mourn the loss of a vibrant young woman. She was survived by her parents, grandmothers, four brothers, and two sisters, along with a host of other relatives and friends who cherished her.
In the wake of the devastating event, the New Orleans Police Department launched a homicide investigation. Despite their efforts, the circumstances surrounding Curlie's death have remained largely a mystery to the public. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with her murder, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains an active and ongoing investigation.
The lack of resolution in Curlie's case has been a source of continued pain for her family, who have publicly pleaded for information that could lead to the capture of those responsible for her death. In an effort to generate new leads, the organization Crimestoppers has offered a reward for any information that results in an arrest. The community continues to hope for justice for Curlie Thomas as her memory lives on through her family and her two daughters.
