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Every week, Whitney & Melissa travel from state to state, covering unsolved cases in an attempt to gain public awareness and encourage positive movement in the case.
Minnesota : Cassandra Rhines
Cassandra Rhines was a beautiful young woman who lived on the southwest side of Minneapolis. In June 1985, the then 19-year-old went missing after not showing up for her goddaughter’s birthday party. Her whereabouts would not be known for almost 30 years until her remains were discovered over 190 miles away.
What happened to Cassandra Rhines?
Minnesota : Synika James
Synika James had just celebrated his 37th birthday when he was shot in the chest while attending a vigil for a childhood friend murdered three years earlier. The east side of Saint Paul, Minnesota, has been plagued by gang activity for years. Retaliation between rival gangs in the area has resulted in many deaths to members and innocent bystanders like Synika. He was hailed a hero after pushing children out of the way when the gunfire started. It has been almost eight years since Synika James was shot in an alley, and there has been zero suspects or person of interest named in his murder.
Who Killed Synika James in Saint Paul, Minnesota?
If you know anything about Synika’s unsolved murder, please call Crime Stoppers of Minnesota HOTLINE: 800-222-8477 or go to Crimestoppersms.org and leave an anonymous tip. There is a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for killing Synika.
