Introduction

In the mid-1980s, Tampa, Florida, was a city marked by both its vibrant community and underlying shadows. Among the latter was the tragic and unresolved death of 22-year-old mother, Sonya Dye. Despite the passage of nearly four decades, her case remains unsolved, leaving lingering questions and a family's quest for justice.

The Life of Sonya Dye

Little is publicly documented about Sonya's early years. What is known is that she was a young African-American woman, born on May 24, 1963, and a devoted mother to two children—a son and a daughter. Residing in Tampa, Sonya's life, like many young mothers, likely revolved around her children and community. Her untimely death not only robbed her of a future but also deprived her children of their mother's presence....Read More