What happened to Shanquella Robinson? A timeline of her death and its aftermath

The death of Shanquella Robinson — a 25-year-old Charlotte woman who died while on vacation in Mexico in October — has grabbed attention locally and nationally, with her family raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her death.

Robinson, a hair braider and operator of The Exquisite Boutique, was traveling with a group of friends who attributed her death to alcohol poisoning. But her family says they doubt that story, and an autopsy report indicates she was injured before her death.

The story has spread on social media, as have videos claiming to show Robinson while in Mexico.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect in Shanquella Robinson’s death.

Here’s a timeline of what we know about Robinson’s death:

Charlotte Observer reporters Kallie Cox and Sara Coello and McClatchy reporter Danielle Battaglia contributed to this story.

This story was originally published November 23, 2022 at 5:12 PM with the headline "What happened to Shanquella Robinson? A timeline of her death and its aftermath."

Mary Ramsey

The Charlotte Observer

Mary Ramsey is the local government accountability reporter for The Charlotte Observer. A native of the Carolinas, she studied journalism at the University of South Carolina and has also worked in Phoenix, Arizona and Louisville, Kentucky. Support my work with a digital subscription