In the early morning hours of May 18, 2016, the life of ShayLa Glunk, a 29-year-old female, was tragically cut short in Newark, New Jersey. Her body was discovered on Brunswick Street near Astor at approximately 5:09 a.m. She had been shot, and authorities pronounced her dead at the scene. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, in conjunction with the Newark Police Department, immediately began an investigation into her death.
Known affectionately as 'Shay
Shay,' Glunk was born in Newark on December 28, 1986. She was remembered for a vibrant personality and a smile that could light up a room. A talented hairdresser, she enjoyed spending her time with family and friends. She had attended Randallstown High School in Maryland, where she was a strong student. Her death left a profound void in the lives of those who knew and loved her, including her mother and her surviving children.
Despite the ongoing investigation by law enforcement, no arrests have ever been made in connection with her murder, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains active, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public that might lead to a breakthrough. The lack of resolution has been a source of ongoing pain for her family, who continue to seek justice for her untimely death.
