In the late summer of 2017, a grim discovery was made in a Memphis, Tennessee hotel, marking the tragic end to the lives of Venus Wright and her husband, Ladarius Wright. The couple was found deceased in their room at the Crossland Economy Studios on Shelby Oaks Drive on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 29th. Venus, a 40-year-old female, and Ladarius, who was 25 years old, had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Authorities were called to the scene around 12:30 p.m., where they found
the married couple, leading to the initiation of a double homicide investigation. News of their violent deaths sent ripples of concern and sorrow through the community as friends and family were left to grapple with the sudden and brutal loss of two lives. Friends of Venus took to social media to express their grief and share memories of her.
Despite the efforts of the Memphis Police Department, the case of Venus and Ladarius Wright's murders has remained unsolved. In the immediate aftermath of the discovery, investigators appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of a suspect or suspects. A Crime Stoppers reward was offered for tips that could help crack the case. However, as of late 2025, no arrests have been announced in connection with the double homicide. The investigation into who is responsible for the deaths of Venus and Ladarius Wright is ongoing, leaving a painful and unanswered question for their loved ones and the city of Memphis. There is no publicly available information regarding any potential suspects in this case.
