Sakira Bonner
Death by Force

Case Description

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On April 5, 2019, an incident in West Des Moines, Iowa, resulted in the tragic death of 18-year-old Sakira Bonner. The circumstances surrounding her death were linked to a drug deal that turned into a robbery gone wrong.

The investigation led by the West Des Moines Police Department resulted in the arrest of several individuals. One of the primary suspects was Eliazar Montoya Gama, who was implicated in the homicide. Gama was arrested in connection with Bonner's death, and subsequent le ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Sakira Bonner

gender

Female

race

Black / African American

city

West-des-moines

state

Date of Death

2019-04-05

Age at Death

First Name

Sakira

Last Name

Bonner

Last Updated

01/03/2025

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