In the early morning hours of a Sunday in Washington, D.C., the body of Alejandra Coronado-Cardona, a 37-year-old female, was discovered, marking the tragic end to her life. On March 8, 2015, at approximately 8:11 a.m., she was found in the 3300 block of Sherman Avenue, NW, having been fatally stabbed. The Metropolitan Police Department immediately began a homicide investigation, seeking assistance from the public to shed light on the circumstances of her death.
The Columbia Heights neighborhood was left on edge, as Coronado-Cardona's murder was one of two homicides to occur in the area within a 12-hour span. In an effort to generate leads, the police offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information that would lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her killing.
Community leaders and residents expressed their concerns about the unsolved crimes and the need for increased safety measures.
Despite the passage of time and the standing reward, the case of Alejandra Coronado-Cardona's death grew cold. There have been no subsequent public announcements regarding any arrests made or the identification of any suspects in her murder. Her death left a lingering sense of unease and a litany of unanswered questions for her community and those who knew her. The investigation into who was responsible for her violent death remains open.
