Episode #202: Jane Moyer and Kinisha Knight - Murdered (2004)

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In this episode, we examine the tragic murders of Jane Moyer, 42, and her 15-year-old daughter, Kinisha Knight.

What began as a shocking act of violence against a mother quickly unraveled into an even more heartbreaking story when her teenage daughter was also found murdered. As investigators worked to piece together what happened, questions mounted about who could be responsible—and why this family was targeted.

Jane Moyer and Kinisha Knight

Birth: 02/24/1962 – Death: 01/14/2004 Birth: 02/24/1962 – Death: 07/14/1998

Ethnicity: African American Sex: Female

Other pertinent information: Jane had an on-off relationship with Keith Howard, whom was reported to have been violent toward Jane

Hometown: McKeesport, PA – Allegheny County

Crime Scene: Both women were found shot in their Luray Street home

Last Known Location Alive: Kinisha was last seen on Saturday, January 10th by friends at her home. It is unclear if Jane was there.

Injury Description: Both women were shot in the head, neck and chest

Suspects: Keith Howard is the prime suspect, as he was charged and confessed to two other murders around the same time, but using a different gun that did not match the gun used to kill Jane and Kinisha