Police Need Your Help Solving the Murders of These 10 WNY Women

These 10 women were murdered in Buffalo and Western New York. Police are trying to solve these cold cases to give closure to the women's families. If you have any information that leads to an arrest or indictment, you could receive up to a $7,500 reward. Please contact Crime Stoppers WNY by calling 716-867-6161 or you can submit an anonymous tip online or through the Crime Stoppers Mobile App “Buffalo Tips.” Some of these cases are a few years old. If you have any info that might help lead police to a suspect, please don't be afraid to come forward. These teenagers and women deserve justice

1. Najae Lanier
Reward of up to $7,500

Najae Lanier, who was only 17-years-old, was murdered on Page Street and Lawn Avenue in Buffalo on August 16, 2021.

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2. Cheryl Mayes
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Cheryl Mayes was murdered on Bedell Road in Grand Island on March 11, 2017.

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3. Lorinia Robinson
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Lorinia Robinson, 17, was killed on Lisbon Avenue in Buffalo on October 20, 2021.

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4. Lakendra Tillmon
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Lakendra Tillmon was killed in front of 55 Butler Avenue in Buffalo on August 2, 2018.

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5. Geneva “Mimi” Smith
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Geneva “Mimi” Smith was killed on Pamona Place in Buffalo on June 20, 2018.

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6. Joshlyn “Booka” Bishop
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Joshlyn “Booka” Bishop was killed near 75 Stevenson Street in Buffalo on December 27, 2018.

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7. Selina Childs
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Selina Childs was murdered on Wood Avenue in Buffalo on October 20, 2020.

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8. Rayshionna Johnson
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Rayshionna Johnson was killed on Glenwood Avenue and Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo on September 19, 2020.

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9. Jasmine Harrison
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Jasmine Harrison was murdered on Eller Street in Buffalo on March 23, 2019.

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10. Dayana Jackson
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Dayana Jackson was killed on Koons Avenue in Buffalo on June 28, 2020.

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These 7 Prisons Are The Most Violent In New York State

New York released a report with the most recent number of violent assaults on inmates in state prisons. There were 134 inmate deaths noted in the report, although it doesn't break down the prisons where each death occurred or who caused them. Here's a look at some of the general violent incidents reported for 2020, which is the most recent data reported by the state. Compared to 10 years ago, inmate assaults have almost doubled. In 2011 there were 666 and in 2020 there were 1,205 reported. These numbers do not include inmate assaults on staff members. Overall, the number of unusual incidents includes things like assaults, deaths, accidents, sexual misconduct, and disruptive behavior. According to the state,

"The number of unusual incidents has increased 132% from 5,980 in 2011 to 13,870 in 2020. These higher incident numbers were largely due to increases in assaults on incarcerated individuals (+81%), assaults on staff (+86%), contraband (+130%), disruptive behavior (+372%), and staff use of weapons (+1,035%)."

In 2020, 1,836 weapons used to cut or stab, including ice picks, razor blades, can lids and shanks were discovered in state prisons around New York.