Alexis Morales was 27 when she disappeared from South Bend, Indiana after leaving a local park on the evening of April 12, 2022, with her 5-month-old son, Messiah. She reportedly told friends she was heading home to New Paris but never arrived. On April 19, 2022, a silver BMW SUV parked on a city street was found to contain Alexis’ body and her infant son alive.

Messiah was taken to a hospital for observation and later placed with family members; he was reported in good condition.The South Bend Police Department opened a homicide investigation after an autopsy determined Alexis died of a gunshot wound. Investigators interviewed multiple people, and Michiana Crime Stoppers ran mobile ads near the location where the vehicle was found to solicit tips.

No arrests have been announced and the case remains an active investigation.If anyone has information about Alexis, her movements on April 12, 2022, or sightings of the BMW SUV before April 19, please come forward.