FROM COLD FEET, TO A COLD CASE

Although you are more poor than you've ever been, responsible for yourself for the first time, flooded with essays and stuffed with ramen noodles, for most, college is a fun time. Whilst in college you get to meet others from all over the globe, make friendships that last a lifetime and go on a journey of self discovery.

In America about 40% of college students drop out. Some students leave due to the cost of tuition, others leave to become parents. Sadly, some people can't return because tragedy strikes. That was the case for Ms. Jasmine Moody. Jasmine was a 19 year old woman from Arkansas, who attended Texas Woman University, At school, Jasmine was very popular. She was said to be energetic and smiley amongst her many friends and adoring family.

Which is why it wasn't a surprise when Jasmine had announced she was no longer single. To know her was to love her. Jasmine met her girlfriend Britney Gurley, on FaceBook and they hit it off really well. Well enough for Jasmine to go to the Eastside of Detroit to see her on her holiday break.

On December 4th, 2014, Gurley and Moody got into a very heated argument. It was said that Gurley grew insecure about the things that Moody posted on her facebook page so she confronted her. The argument got pretty heated and supposedly Jasmine put on her hoodie and stormed out of the house without any of her belongings, not even her jacket. She was never seen again.

On the night in question, it was below zero outside and snowy. Moody knew no one and had no phone money or way to contact anyone. However, Gurley allowed her to leave. Brittany and her family told detectives that they looked for her for 15 minutes after her exit and then proceeded to call the Detroit police department.

Seven years later and there still has been no sign of Moody, no suspects or any leads. Much like Moody's cold wet feet on the night of her disappearance, the case is ice cold. Has there been no justice for Jasmine because of the amount of missing girls in Detroit? Is it because of the area that she went missing in? Or is it because Moody is not a Detroit native and has been considered less of a priority?

Whichever reason is unacceptable. Jasmine Moody is a human being. She was a daughter, sister, and friend. She does not deserve to be discarded and forgotten. Which is why Mr. Malik Shabazz, an activist in Detroit, organized a door to door march for Ms. Moody on January 10th, 2022. We began the march with prayers, we asked God to protect us and not allow fear to keep us stagnant in what we were called to do. The march began at the house Jasmine was last seen at on Mack and Baldwin. We then walked a couple of blocks passing out information about Jasmine's case. We ultimately ended at a Sunoco on Van Dyke and Mack where we passed out more pamphlets and encouraged drivers to honk their horn in support of Ms. Moody. Minister Malik Shabazz said, "When families are out state they can't come so somebody has to come for them."

We hoped to find Jasmine that day and return her to Arkansas where she belongs. Although we failed, we do wish that what we did will spark the conversation about Jasmine within the community.

The Moody family is long overdue for the justice they deserve. We as Michiganders owe it to them, to help bring her home. So if you know any information that could help the case progress please contact Crime Stoppers at 1800-SPEAKUP or visit 1800speakup.com.