Amanda Rae Johnson was 27 when she died in Pine Hills, Florida, on August 5, 2014. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she is remembered by her parents Lonnie and Vicki Johnson and her daughter Miranda Gutierrez. The community and her family describe her as a beloved daughter, sister, and mother.

Local authorities initially found the circumstances of her death unclear, but the investigation identified evidence pointing to foul play and focused on a domestic dispute. Several suspects were questioned and one person emerged as the primary person of interest; that individual had a history of domestic violence and had prior altercations with Amanda. The case drew substantial media and community attention as detectives worked to reconstruct the events that led to her death.

Amanda’s death underscored concerns about domestic violence in her community. If anyone knew Amanda, her whereabouts before August 5, 2014, or has information relevant to the investigation, please come forward.