In a quiet corner of North St. Louis, a night of terror unfolded that would leave a family destroyed and a community forever grieving.

🏠 Violence at the Door
Eighteen-year-old Trina’ty Riley was at home with her two-year-old son, Kayden Riley, when three masked gunmen forced their way inside. Without warning, gunfire erupted, shattering the safety of the small home.

🛡️ A Mother’s Instinct
In those final seconds, Trina’ty did what mothers do by instinct—she shielded her baby with her own body. Her act of courage was born of pure love, but it could not stop the bullets. Both mother and child were killed, their lives stolen in an instant.

⏳ Five Years of Silence
Five years have passed, and the case remains unsolved. Leads grew cold, time blurred memories, and hope began to fade. A key witness has since died, taking crucial information with them—another devastating blow to the search for justice.

🔍 Refusing to Let the Truth Die
Now, Anthony Caruso has reopened the case, combing through old evidence with fresh eyes. He believes someone, somewhere, still carries the missing piece—the detail that could finally bring answers to a family waiting far too long.

💔 A Community Still Mourning
Neighbors still remember Trina’ty’s youth, her smile, and the toddler who never had the chance to grow. Their names are spoken softly, carried in candlelight vigils and whispered prayers for justice delayed but not forgotten.

⚖️ Justice on Hold, Not Forgotten
This is more than a cold case—it is a promise unfinished. A mother and her child deserve answers. And until the truth comes to light, North St. Louis continues to wait, holding onto the belief that love remembered can still lead to justice found.

🕊️ For Trina’ty and Kayden
They lived briefly. They were loved fiercely. And their story is not over yet.