Jassy Correia Murder: FBI, Boston Police Seek Witnesses

BOSTON — The FBI and Boston police are asking for the public’s help to identify four people who may have overheard or seen something related to the kidnapping of Jassy Correia Feb. 24. Correia, 23, was found murdered a few days later and a man was arrested in connection with her kidnapping. Police are hoping the four people might help with the investigation into just what happened that night. Police said they are not suspects in the case.

"We’re asking the public to take a close look at these images to see if they can help us identify these people because we believe they may have information that could enhance our investigation," said Joseph Bonavolonta, special agent in charge of the FBI's Boston Division.

Police released video and photos of the individuals showing a man with facial hair wearing a dark jacket with a white undershirt and dark pants. Next to him is a woman wearing a black dress with a dark green jacket and dark, knee-high boots. The woman next to her is pictured wearing a dark outfit with a tan jacket and black boots. The last woman on the right is seen wearing a dark jacket over a multicolored dress, with knee-high, black boots. All four are believed to be in their 20s, with light skin and dark hair.

"We want to emphasize that these folks are not suspected of any wrongdoing. We just really want to talk to them to find out if they have seen or overheard something that could help us bring some closure to Jassy’s family," said Bonavolonta.

Police asked anyone with information to contact the FBI Boston Division’s Violent Crimes Task Force at 857-386-2000. Tips can also be submitted at tips.fbi.gov.

Louis D. Coleman III, 32, of Providence, Rhode Island, was charged kidnapping in the case.

Correia went missing after leaving Boston's Venu Night Club, where she was celebrating her 23rd birthday, authorities said. Her case — just weeks after another Boston woman was kidnapped — garnered national attention and set off a multi-state manhunt.

Correia's body was found five days later inside a suitcase in the trunk of Coleman's car. U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling said police found her body naked, bound, bruised and covered in what was believed to be in baking soda.

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• Jassy Correia Missing: Police Searching For Person Of Interest (Feb. 27)
• Police ID Rhode Island Man As Suspect in Jassy Kidnapping (Feb. 28)
• Louis Coleman Arrested In Delaware (Feb. 28)
• Police Arrest Main Suspect In Jassy Correia's Kidnapping, Murder(Feb. 28)
• Coleman To Face Charges In Rhode Island (March 1)
• More Details Emerge About Louis Coleman And What Was Found In His Home (March 3)
• Jassy Correia's Accused Kidnapper To Be Moved To Boston (March 4)
• Jassy Correia Had Been Kidnapped Once Before (March 5)