Chicago police baffled over unsolved murder of girl, 9

Young Mya Lyons should have never died the way she did. But perhaps her death could stir those in this countty, who continue to protect the guilty by keeping silent, into the kind of effective action that will see murderers identified, arrested and convicted.

Nine-year-old Mya Lyons was found stabbed and near death in an alley near her father’s home in Chicago, Illinois. She died the next morning at a hospital, on July 15, 2008.

The little girl was last seen in her father’s home at around 11 PM. Relatives say Mya would not have left the home on her own and many believe she knew her killer.

Police believe Mya was killed by a left handed person, as all of her the stab wounds were on her right side torso area.

The mindless slaughter of such innocent child defies understanding. What degree of depravity could possess an adult to attack a girl just barely beginning to have an appreciation of life herself? When it is recalled that this murder is unsolved, it leaves the public numb and angry, yearning for answers.

No declaration of outrage and anger; no statements from high officials; no demonstration can bring back the life of the Nine-year-old girl. Neither has it convinced witnesses to come forward.
Mya Lyons’ death turned into one of Chicago’s most notorious murder mysteries. Despite continuous, daily media coverage of the case, police had few leads. Someone, somewhere knows who the killer is, and they should not remain silent on this issue.

There is a cold hearted killer wandering around who could take another child.

Homicide investigators should not have to beg witnesses to help them catch these killers. Residents must become the eyes and ears of the police, where everyone has a role to play in helping to solve these horrible crimes. The police can only go by what information they receive. Information has to be provided for them to be able to follow leads.

We cannot fault the police for not solving crimes. We must condemn the ignorant murder witnesses who choose to hold secrets with these killers.

There is a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Mya Lyons’ killer.