Amanda Fleetwood, a 20-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, tragically lost her life on July 10, 2004. Amanda and her friend, Jonnie Tromp, who was also 20 years old, were found shot in the head inside Jonnie's car at a construction site on the West Sam Houston Parkway. Amanda was sitting in the front passenger seat, while Jonnie was driving. The shots were fired from the back seat, indicating the presence of a third person in the car at the time of the incident.
The incident began when
Amanda and Jonnie stopped at a novelty shop called "Bizarre Times" on Richmond Avenue to buy cigarettes. A man, described as a black male in his 20s with a medium to stocky build, approached them and asked for a ride. After initially refusing, Jonnie eventually agreed, and the man got into the back seat. The man directed Jonnie to a townhome complex where he asked to be dropped off. Once there, he shot Jonnie in the head, followed by Amanda. Jonnie managed to drive a short distance before crashing into the construction site, where he was found by off-duty police officers.
Despite immediate medical attention, Amanda was pronounced dead five days later at Ben Taub Hospital. Jonnie survived but remained in critical condition for several weeks. The investigation into Amanda's death has been extensive, but no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. The Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers have continued to seek information from the public in hopes of finding the perpetrator.
The loss of Amanda Fleetwood has left a lasting impact on her family and friends, who have tirelessly sought justice for her. Her parents have been actively involved in the investigation, hoping to bring closure to this tragic case. The community remains hopeful that new leads or information will surface, leading to the arrest and conviction of Amanda's killer.
