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#13Investigates | 'We don't have one conclusive answer': Family on Baldwin woman shot, killed

The family of Veronique Reaves is still searching for answers six months after her death.

Chelsea Beimfohr

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Published: 9:03 PM EDT April 8, 2018
Updated: 11:55 PM EDT April 27, 2018

For 10 years, Veronique Reaves and her husband, Analdo, served clients at their Baldwin County barber shop. "We worked side-by-side, five feet apart," says Analdo. "Her customers are definitely missing her."

Six months ago, Veronique left the shop one night not knowing it would be for the last time.

On October 19th, Veronique dialed 911 to report a car was following her on Highway 212. Minutes later, she was shot and killed when a bullet entered through the taillight of her car.

"We don't have one conclusive answer," says Analdo.

Veronique's family and friends say they've been left in the dark since the day their mother, wife, and "inspiration" was taken from them.

"She was my go-to person," says Jade Wright King, Veronique's cousin.

Baldwin County Sheriff Bill Massee says this is a "top priority case" and his investigators have been actively working to solve it every day.

"If you look at our victim, we have found not one person that didn't like her," says Massee.

Veronique's husband says otherwise.

"I know she had some problems with some Caucasian students at Central Georgia Tech," says Analdo.

Veronique taught courses at CGTC in addition to working at the barber shop, and just a few weeks before she was killed, she wrote a student up for being "disrespectful."

"When the investigation first started, we were given some dramatic information about a student and we spent 3 days eliminating him. At this time, we don't see the link with Central Georgia Tech, but that doesn't mean it can't be there," says Massee.

"Who do we believe at this point? What do we believe at this point," says King.

Veronique's family says their patience is dwindling.

"I don't think it's hard to find who did this to my wife," says Analdo.

And the sheriff's office says it's equally as frustrating to them.

"We just haven't found the right trail," says Massee.

So as investigators continue sifting through surveillance videos and cell phone records, both parties are praying for a break in the case.

"We need answers, we need justice, because her life, it mattered," says King.

If you have any information in this case, you can call the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office at 478-445-4891.

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