Ashanti Hunter, a 32-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, tragically lost her life on April 30, 2017. She was fatally shot by her boyfriend, Albee Lewis, in front of her three children at their apartment complex in North Harris County. The incident occurred during an argument, and Lewis shot Hunter multiple times as her children watched in horror. The children, including Hunter's biological daughter with Lewis, were deeply traumatized by witnessing their mother's murder.
Following the
shooting, Lewis fled the scene but was later arrested at a nearby hotel. He was charged with murder and faced a judge in a Houston courtroom. During the investigation, it was revealed that Hunter and Lewis had been dating for five years, and no one in their families was aware of any issues in their relationship. Lewis admitted to the shooting, claiming that he grabbed the gun during the argument and shot Hunter unintentionally.
In May 2018, Lewis took a plea deal and pleaded guilty to the murder of Ashanti Hunter. He was sentenced to 50 years in prison. Hunter's family, devastated by the loss, expressed their grief and the emotional toll the incident took on Hunter's children. Hunter's mother, Debra Wright, shared that she had treated Lewis like her own son and felt betrayed by his actions. Despite the lengthy sentence, Wright and the rest of Hunter's family continue to struggle with the pain and trauma caused by the loss.
The case brought attention to the issue of domestic violence and the devastating impact it can have on families. Hunter's family hopes that justice for Ashanti will bring some closure, but they know that no amount of justice can bring her back or fully heal the emotional wounds inflicted on her children.
