In the summer of 2016, the life of Kentera Arnea Wafer, a 31-year-old Black/African American woman from Saginaw, Michigan, was tragically cut short. On August 9, 2016, Wafer was killed in a shooting, a violent end to a life that was remembered for its vibrancy and dedication to family.
Kentera was a beloved mother, daughter, and sister, known for her leadership within her family and her entrepreneurial spirit, which she expressed through her online shoe store.
A 2003 graduate of Saginaw High School, she had recently achieved a significant personal and professional goal by graduating from Latoya's Health Education LPN Program in October 2015. She had aspirations to further her education and was on the waiting list for the Registered Nurse program at Davenport University.
Her death was confirmed by authorities to be a homicide, and the Saginaw Police Department sought tips from the public in the hope of generating leads in the investigation. Her mother spoke of the heartbreak of her daughter dying after an early morning shooting. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, public information regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with Kentera Wafer's murder has not been made available. The case has been noted in online sources as one where details about the investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings are not readily found in the public domain.
Remembered for her 'vibrant personality' and as a loving and funny individual, Kentera's passing left a deep void in the lives of her loved ones. She was particularly devoted to her son, Dea'Terrione Wafer-O'Bryan, who was the center of her world. In the absence of public updates on the investigation into her death, her family and friends continue to cherish the memory of a woman who was a leader, a mother, and a cherished member of her community.
