Speaker the Family of MiYonna Jones
MiYonna, a New Hanover High School student, disappeared on Tuesday, Nov. 1, near the 1100 block of South Seventh Street, in Wilmington, NC. Numerous searches were conducted for her in the days that followed, her remains were found in Pender County, NC sixteen days later, she had been murdered. The support from the community helped this family get through those dark days and are still actively showing up when needed. MiYonna was 16 years old when she was abducted by someone she knew and trusted. Her mother will share her story in honor of her daughter.
There have been arrests made in this case and a trial awaits for a resolution.