Portia was killed outside the home she shared with her girlfriend.

The ex husband of her partner allegedly hired a hitman to kill her. They had divorced in August 2023.

Portia worked as a mechanic. She was a talented athlete, and she excelled in playing flag football, volleyball and billiards,

Portia was described as a “bright, shining light in this world.”
“Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and hanging out with her friends.”

AGE: 32
LOCATION: Collinsville, Indiana
CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot
DATE OF DEATH: January 21, 2025
SUSPECT: Sammy Shafer Jr. (36)
RELATIONSHIP TO VICTIM: Known
STATUS: Charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of solicitation of murder for hire.