City of Centreville Declares August 20th as “Sandra Lockett Day”
By Sheila Duncan
Reporter
On a Sunday in October 26, 2014, Sandra Lockett, 56, was found dead behind her mobile home of her Fair Avenue mobile home in Centreville after church services. She had been stabbed several times.
District Attorney Michael Jackson described the crime scene as “grisly,” in a news report published in the days after her body was discovered.
In fact, as of 2021, Sandra’s death was the only reported homicide in the small town since her death in 2014.
The life of this compassionate woman was tragically cut short, leaving her family with haunting questions: Who killed her and why? The Centreville Police Department believes that Lockett’s case can be solved, but they need people to come forward with any information they have to make that possible.
In honor of Sandra, the City of Centreville declares August 20th as Sandra Lockett Remembrance Day. This day serves as a reminder of Sandra’s life and spirit, as she remains dearly remembered in our community.
We will commemorate Sandra’s memory by reflecting on the joy she brought and the deep loss we feel from her untimely passing. We stand united with her family and friends, offering our heartfelt condolences and unwavering support as they seek closure and justice.
