On a late summer night in Detroit, the life of 37-year-old Sunshine Midkiff was brought to a tragic and violent end. On September 7, 2017, the mother of three from West Virginia was discovered in the driver's seat of her red Toyota Camry on the city's west side. The car was still running, having come to a stop against a fence at the intersection of Cloverdale and Intervale. A single gunshot wound to her neck was the cause of her death.
Investigators noted that there were three bullet holes in the driver's side door, suggesting a sudden and brutal attack.
Sunshine, who was also known by the nickname 'Sunny,' was in Detroit visiting a friend who had family in the area. She left behind three sons. In the wake of her death, her family pleaded with the public for any information that could lead to the person or persons responsible. Described as the 'sunshine' of her family, her mother remembered her as a beautiful person with a radiant smile who was always helpful at family gatherings. She had a love for shopping, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones.
Despite the passage of time, the case of Sunshine Midkiff's murder remains unsolved. Detroit police have continued to seek leads, and Crime Stoppers has offered a cash reward for any information that results in an arrest. Though she had a past criminal conviction for selling heroin, her mother did not believe it was connected to her death, stating that her daughter was doing well. As of the fifth anniversary of her death in 2022, no suspects had been publicly identified, and no arrests had been made, leaving her family still searching for answers and justice.
