Louisiana detective believes 6-year-old’s mother was killed in next room while boy slept

Decades after his mother Selonia Reed was murdered in 1987, Reggie Reed Jr. reflects on the profound impact of her death, which he experienced at just six years old. Selonia’s body was discovered in her car with multiple stab wounds and evidence of sexual assault, leading to a complex investigation that uncovered various clues but no clear suspects. In his memoir, “The Day My Mother Never Came Home,” Reggie shares his memories and the emptiness left by her absence, emphasizing how her murder altered the course of his life forever.