Michelle Hampton Obituary, Death: Police confirm Clayton woman killed following kidnapping.
Michelle Hampton Obituary, Death – The St. Louis Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the identity of a woman found shot to death in north St. Louis on Wednesday morning. The woman, identified as Michelle Hampton, 37, was discovered in an alley on Greer Avenue in the Kingsway East neighborhood, just after 11 a.m. on November 20. Authorities have confirmed that Hampton was kidnapped earlier that day in Clayton, a neighboring city.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), officers were called to the scene after a report of a woman found deceased in an alley on the 4700 block of Greer Avenue, located near Marcus. When police arrived, they found Hampton’s body, and it was later confirmed that she had died from gunshot wounds.
The investigation quickly revealed that the 37-year-old woman had been abducted early Wednesday morning in Clayton, which is about a 15-minute drive from where her body was found. Investigators from both the St. Louis and Clayton police departments determined that Hampton had been kidnapped by an armed suspect around dawn on Whitburn Drive in Clayton.
Relatives of Hampton witnessed the abduction and immediately began to follow the suspect’s vehicle, a truck. The family pursued the vehicle until it reached the intersection of Euclid and Enright in St. Louis, where the suspect fired shots at the family’s car. Fearing for their safety, the relatives halted their pursuit and contacted Clayton police, reporting the abduction.
It was later confirmed that Hampton had been forced into the truck by the suspect, who made her drive from Clayton to St. Louis. At some point during the drive, Hampton was killed, and her body was discarded in the alley on Greer Avenue.
The SLMPD’s Homicide Division has taken over the investigation, with Clayton Police providing assistance. Authorities have not yet released detailed information about the suspect, but they are actively working to identify the individual responsible for the kidnapping and subsequent murder.
In an effort to gather more information about the case, law enforcement has reached out to the public for help. Anyone with information regarding the crime, especially witnesses or individuals who may have seen anything suspicious in the areas surrounding Whitburn Drive, Euclid, Enright, or Greer Avenue, is encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers. The organization offers a cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest, and individuals can remain anonymous when providing information.
The tragic events have left Hampton’s family and the community in shock. The kidnapping and murder have raised concerns about safety in the area, and the police are working diligently to bring those responsible to justice. As of now, the investigation is ongoing, and authorities are hopeful that the public can assist in solving the case.
Anyone with information about the crime is urged to reach out to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS. This case remains a priority for both the SLMPD and Clayton Police as they work together to bring closure to the victim’s family and hold the suspect accountable.
