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On December 28, 2017, in Demopolis, Alabama, a normal afternoon turned into a nightmare when Shannon Steele, a loving mother of four, was found shot and killed inside her home. What began as police serving civil papers quickly became the discovery of a tragic and still-unsolved murder. Just days after Christmas, Shannon’s life was taken, leaving behind four children and a family searching for justice.

This true crime story is part of a collaborative project between Project: Cold Case and the University of North Florida’s Applied Journalism class. Shannon Steele was known as a devoted mother, a giver, and a woman deeply involved in her church and community. Years later, her family continues to honor her memory while demanding answers in a case that has gone cold.

Her story remains a reminder that behind every cold case is a family still grieving — and still waiting.

If you have any information about the unsolved murder of Shannon Steele, please contact:

📞 Demopolis Police Department: (334) 289-3073
📞 DPD Tip Line: (334) 216-4077

Your tip could help bring long-awaited justice.