ATLANTA — It's been nearly two years and counting since a mother last spoke to her daughter, who is presumed dead.
A suspect wanted for nearly two years in the 2022 disappearance and presumed death of 24-year-old Allahnia Lenoir is now behind bars.
Atlanta Police announced more about Steven Oboite's arrest on Wednesday in a news conference. 11Alive streamed the event. Rewatch it below.
According to jail records, Steven Oboite was arrested in Bartow County. He was taken into custody by Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officers on June 1 on unrelated charges in the case, the DNR added.
Atlanta Police said Oboite was charged with murder in Lenoir's presumed death.
She was last seen on July 30, 2022, at a Midtown apartment complex at the 1600 block of Peachtree Street NE. Her family said she was supposed to be visiting friends.
For months, Lenoir's family handed out flyers, hoping anyone with information would come forward with the case.
Police officially released their missing person advisory on Aug. 1, 2022. Meanwhile, a private investigator was hired by Lenoir's family to help with the search. APD then updated the public on Sept. 20, 2022, stating they believe the 24-year-old "was murdered and that her body was disposed of." Her body has not been found.
One of the suspects, Diante Reynolds, charged with murder in her case, was recently denied a reconsideration of bond as he continues to await trial in March.
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Lenoir's mother, Jannette Jackson, attended the March proceedings and spoke about her daughter.
"I wish I could tell you that I'm a little less hurt and that I sleep better at night. I wish I could tell you I no longer have nightmares of the people who helped my daughter disappear... That's just not my life," she previously said.
Reynolds and Oboite are facing murder charges. Meanwhile, a third suspect, Nicholas Hendrickson, was charged in 2022 for allegedly lying to officers and tampering with evidence.
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