In the fall of 2022, a sense of unease settled over the family of Stacie Ball, a 42-year-old mother of six from Detroit. Known for her vibrant personality and as the 'family comedian,' Stacie had a way of bringing laughter and light to those around her. However, she also faced personal battles with substance abuse, a struggle that often left her family worried for her well-being. When weeks passed with no word from Stacie, that worry escalated into a desperate search.
Her friends took to the streets, hoping to find her and bring her back to the safety of her family.
The search came to a tragic end on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. A friend, canvassing the area, was drawn to a significant police presence at the Travel Inn on Harper Road. Inside one of the rooms, investigators had made a grim discovery. Stacie Ball was found deceased, having been shot multiple times. The news of her violent death sent shockwaves through her family, who were left to grapple with the sudden and brutal loss of a mother, daughter, and sister. Her mother, Lugusta Ball, had frequently pleaded with Stacie to come home and overcome her struggles, a conversation that now remained a painful memory.
The Detroit Police Department immediately launched a homicide investigation into Stacie's death. Her family, devastated and seeking answers, made public pleas for justice. They remembered her as a loving person who, despite her challenges, was trying to turn her life around. The news of her death was particularly harsh for her children, some of whom reportedly learned of their mother's fate through social media. As of late 2022, the investigation remained active and ongoing. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the murder of Stacie Ball. The case remains a painful open wound for her family, who continue to hope that those responsible for her death will be brought to justice.
