As a dedicated community member of Charlotte, North Carolina, the tragic and untimely death of Juliana Nzita has impacted me deeply. The news of her brutal passing without any questions answered or justice served is not only unsettling but absolutely unacceptable. Our community is grieving, and this loss is a wound that demands to be healed by uncovering the truth and securing justice.

This is what we know:

 On Tuesday,  April 28,  2026 16-year-old, Juliana Nzita,  originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a Charlotte community member, was reported missing by her family. She was missing for 10 DAYS and NO Amber Alert was sent at any point.

On Friday, May 8, 2026 Juliana was discovered deceased— not by police but by a resident. Kenneth Tolbert, a community volunteer nicknamed “Mufasa” by the locals, came across the body [of Juliana Nzita] while at 4100 West Sugar Creek Road, accompanied by his service dog, Cosmo. He informed church members then informed the police. 

Tolbert provided a video taken right after discovering the [body]. It revealed a little blue chair lying beneath a tree, with a rope hanging above it, and the girl’s feet hanging just off the ground. A church member mentioned that the same spot had been checked the previous day, but nothing out of the ordinary had been observed there.

Police documents from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, reviewed by The North Carolina Beat, disclosed that the death of Juliana Nzita had occurred on May 8th at 12:40 p.m., in 4200 West Sugar Creek Road, and was classified as suicide in their report.

According to police officials, they had failed to contact Nzita’s family to obtain comments on the matter. The North Carolina Beat also contacted The United House of Prayer for All People; however, the organization didn’t provide any comment and hasn’t released an official statement regarding the incident.

We have more questions than answers.  Let us unite in bringing justice to Juliana Nzita and her family. Her case needs to be reopened and with a thorough investigation. Sign this petition to demand action, clarity, and accountability from those in power. It is time to bring justice home, to Juliana's family and to our community. Your signature can make a difference—please sign and share widely.

Cred. Yahoo! and The NC Beat.