Two years following the shocking death of Shanquella Robinson in Mexico, her family is still seeking justice.
As we previously reported, Shanquella Robinson, a 25-year-old from Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on October 29, 2022, during a vacation in Cabo San Lucas with a group of six individuals, who have since been referred to as “The Cabo Six.” If you remember, the six people who went on the trip with her previously claimed that she died due to alcohol poisoning; however, an autopsy performed by Mexican officials indicated that her death resulted from violence, specifically citing “atlas and medullary dislocation.”
With lingering questions about her death still unanswered after two years, Shanquella’s mother, Sallamondra Robinson, has initiated legal action against “The Cabo Six,” along with the United States Department of State and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), according to multiple news outlets.
According to documents obtained by WBTV, Sallamondra is pursuing over $25,000 in damages from each of the six individuals who traveled with Shanquella. The legal filings, submitted to Mecklenburg County Superior Court on Friday, October 25, outline that the plaintiff is seeking compensation based on several allegations, including battery, civil conspiracy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Sallamondra is additionally requesting over $25,000 in damages from the U.S. Department of State and the FBI, as stated in the lawsuit. During a press conference discussing the legal action, Sallamondra was joined by her attorney, Sue-Ann Robinson.
“We need justice for Shanquella Robinson,” Shanquella’s mom said. “This has been two years and there’s no reason that no one has not been arrested yet,” she added.
Attorney Sue-Ann said during the conference, “The lack of justice serves as a painful, painful reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by individuals, especially young Black women, when they seek adventure in unfamiliar places with unfamiliar faces,” adding, “It is our responsibility to ensure that such tragedies do not go unanswered.”