Angela Laverne Moore was a beloved mother of two, a daughter, and a friend whose warm presence was a light in the lives of those who knew her. Remembered for her "bubbly personality" and a smile that was hard to forget, the 54-year-old Black woman was known for frequently telling people, "I love you." She was a cherished member of her family, leaving behind her daughter, Keyarna Lee, and her son, Jordon Moore, along with her father, stepfather, grandfather, and a host of other relatives and friends who felt her loss deeply.
The Christmas season of 2009 ended in uncertainty and fear for Angela's loved ones. On the night of December 28, she and her boyfriend, Tracy O. Scott, were at a nightclub on Broad Rock Boulevard in Richmond, Virginia. It was the last time they were seen alive. After that night, they vanished. As days turned into weeks with no word, their families grew increasingly worried and filed a missing persons report with the Henrico County Police Department.
For two agonizing weeks, friends and family waited, hoping for their safe return while fearing the worst.
The search came to a devastating end on the afternoon of January 12, 2010. At approximately 2:51 p.m., police were called to the Kingly Ones apartment complex in the 1900 block of Hopkins Road in South Richmond. There, they discovered a parked car, and inside were the bodies of Angela Moore and Tracy Scott. Both had been shot to death. The missing persons case was now a double homicide investigation, sending a wave of shock and grief through the community.
In the wake of the tragedy, the community gathered to mourn and support the grieving families. At a vigil attended by at least 100 people, including friends, family, and Richmond police officers, Angela's daughter, Keyarna Lee, spoke with remarkable grace amidst her pain. "I would like to see forgiveness and to know that this person will be caught," she said. "But even if this person doesn't get caught through the system, I know that God has the last word and he will hear our hearts and will bring mercy to the one who did this. And I really do pray for that." The event was organized by the group Citizens Against Crime to bring the two families together in their shared loss.
The Richmond Police Department took charge of the double homicide investigation. Detectives worked to piece together a timeline of events from the couple's last known whereabouts to the discovery of their bodies two weeks later. They sought information from the public, hoping for a lead that could explain what happened in that fateful span of time. Funeral services for Angela were held at St. Paul's Baptist Church, where her family and friends gathered to say their final goodbyes as she was laid to rest at Signal Hill Memorial Park.
Years have passed, but the brutal murders of Angela Moore and Tracy Scott remain unsolved. No suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made, leaving their families with unanswered questions and the enduring pain of their loss. The case is still listed as an active investigation by the Richmond Police Department. As of January 2024, detectives continue to seek the crucial piece of information that will finally bring justice to the families of Angela and Tracy. The department urges anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be directed to D/Sgt. George Wade of the Richmond Police Department at (804) 646-6741.
