A woman, Tamaira Angell Smith, 52, has been apprehended after evading capture for 17 years. She faces a felony murder charge related to the death of Eyanna Moore, 29, of Loganville, Georgia. Smith was extradited from Texas to Georgia, where she is currently held in the Gwinnett County Jail.
The incident occurred on May 30, 2009, when Smith allegedly injected silicone into Moore’s left buttock at a Holiday Inn Express near Stone Mountain. Moore died the following day. Moore’s maternal aunt, Yolanda Hammond, recounted how her niece had researched providers beforehand. Smith and another woman falsely presented themselves as medical professionals using stolen identities.
After the procedure, Smith contacted Moore’s husband, David, asking him to bring yogurt and Gatorade to the hotel. Upon arrival, David found Moore in distress and dialed 911. Shortly after, Smith called David to check on Moore’s condition, only to learn of Moore’s death. Smith hung up and disappeared, soon facing charges of practicing medicine without a license and later, felony murder.
Driver’s License Leads to Arrest
In 2018, Smith obtained a South Carolina driver’s license using a stolen identity. By July 2026, she sought renewal assistance, triggering an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Special Agent Shawn Ludwig and Senior Special Agent Bridgette Lott used facial recognition to identify Smith and her outstanding warrant.
Smith’s location was traced to McKinney, Texas, where officers arrested her in August. Hammond expressed shock at Smith’s capture after her long fugitive status. A bond hearing is set for October 22 at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.
A Family’s Hope for Justice
Moore’s death left her four children—Tatiyanna, Faith, Fantasia, and Tristan—to grow up without their mother. The family is attending court hearings, seeking justice. Hammond highlighted Moore’s ambitions and education, emphasizing her niece’s undeserved fate.
Hammond hopes Moore’s case will raise awareness about the dangers of illegal silicone injections, urging others to verify the credentials of medical providers. “No alteration of your body is worth losing your life,” she stated.