Desirae James, a 30-year-old woman from Buffalo, New York, was found dead in a burning car on November 25, 2013, on Swinburne Street. Initially treated as a suspicious death, the Erie County Medical Examiner later confirmed that James was murdered. Despite the tragic discovery, details surrounding the circumstances of her death and potential suspects remain unclear. Law enforcement sought the public's help in gathering more information to resolve the case, offering channels for anonymous tips.