On June 22, 2017, 66-year-old Joyce Francis Sapp, an elementary school teacher, was shot and killed at her home in Miami, Florida. Sapp was inside her residence on Northwest 64th Street when she was fatally shot from outside the house. Despite living quietly and being well-known in her community, the motive for the shooting remains unclear, and police are unsure if she was the intended target. The Miami Police Department has classified the case as unsolved, and they continue to appeal for information to help solve her murder. Sapp’s family, especially her brother, has expressed their hope for a resolution and justice for Joyce. No recent leads have emerged, and Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers is still accepting anonymous tips regarding the case.
