In a tragic turn of events, 21-year-old Kaylin S. Cole was found deceased in Indianapolis, Indiana, on the morning of Wednesday, November 15, 2017. A female, she was discovered inside a car parked in the 1300 block of South Senate Avenue on the city's near south side shortly before 8:30 a.m. Authorities who arrived at the scene reported that her body showed signs of trauma, and she was pronounced dead at the location.
The Marion County Coroner's office later confirmed her identity.
The investigation into her death was quickly classified as a homicide, with metro homicide detectives taking the lead. It was later revealed that Cole had been shot in the face. Described by her family as being full of life, Kaylin was a licensed dental hygienist with aspirations of continuing her education. Her loved ones have been active in keeping her memory alive and seeking justice, holding vigils and balloon launches in her honor. They have expressed their profound loss and their hope that her case would not go cold.
In March 2018, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department released a photograph of a 'person of interest' they wished to speak with in connection with the homicide. This individual has not been publicly identified as a suspect, and to date, no arrests have been announced in the case. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have continued to ask for the public's assistance, encouraging anyone with information to contact the Metro Police Homicide office or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana. Kaylin's family continues to await answers and advocate for justice in her untimely death.
