Cheyenne Stewart, a 12-year-old girl from Columbus, Ohio, tragically lost her life on July 17, 2016. She was watching television at her grandmother's home when her uncle, Milous Keith, shot her and her younger brother, ThaiJuan Green, who was 10 years old at the time. ThaiJuan survived the shooting but suffered injuries. The incident occurred while their grandmother was present in the home.
Milous Keith, who was 59 years old at the time, was arrested and charged with the murder of
Cheyenne and the attempted murder of ThaiJuan. Keith admitted to shooting the children because he was upset that his mother was watching them. He was indicted on multiple charges, including murder, aggravated murder, attempted murder, felonious assault, and weapons under disability. Keith was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 35 years.
The family of Cheyenne Stewart faced significant challenges in raising funds for her funeral. They organized a cash wash and created an online funeral fund to help cover the costs. Cheyenne was remembered as a sweet, loving, and caring girl who had a bright future ahead of her. She was a straight-A student and aspired to become a nurse or pediatrician to help others.
The tragic loss of Cheyenne Stewart deeply affected her family and community, who continue to remember her and honor her memory.
