Samantha Powe, a 30-year-old woman, was found dead on July 16, 2013, in Homewood, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her body was discovered on the side of Hallam Street, a secluded dead-end area, by a motorist who was turning around after encountering downed trees and power lines caused by a storm. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office determined that Powe had died from gunshot wounds to the head.
The case has been investigated by Pittsburgh homicide detectives, but no arrests have been made, and the motive for her murder remains unclear.
Powe was a resident of East Liberty and a mother of two young children. Her family members described her as a kind, outgoing person who was beloved by those close to her. Her brother and cousin expressed the profound sadness of having to inform her children and cope with the sudden loss. Powe's family continues to appeal to the public for any information that might assist in bringing those responsible for her death to justice. The Pittsburgh police are still seeking any leads that could help solve the case.
