Lawana McDaniel, a 44-year-old resident of Jacksonville, Florida, was tragically found deceased on December 5, 2014. Her body was discovered in a rural ditch along Wells Road, located on Jacksonville’s Westside. Authorities reported that she had been shot, and her death was ruled a homicide. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office detectives have been actively investigating the case, following up on any potential leads and urging anyone with information to come forward.
The case remains unsolved, and it is part of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s list of cold cases. Investigators have appealed to the community for assistance, offering a reward through Crime Stoppers for any information that could lead to an arrest. Despite ongoing efforts, no significant breakthroughs have been made in the case so far. McDaniel's family continues to seek justice, hoping that renewed attention and community assistance can provide answers about her death.