A recent report confirms that the woman tragically killed last Friday in Lawrence was Jina Anne Reyes, age 35. According to her obituary, she was a mother of two—a daughter and a son—and celebrated for her creativity. Family members and friends remember her vibrant spirit and artistic talents, including her aspirations to become a tattoo artist Bitly.

A recent report confirms that the woman tragically killed last Friday in Lawrence was Jina Anne Reyes, age 35. According to her obituary, she was a mother of two—a daughter and a son—and celebrated for her creativity. Family members and friends remember her vibrant spirit and artistic talents, including her aspirations to become a tattoo artist Bitly.

Here’s a concise summary of what’s known:

• Victim: Jina Anne Reyes, 35, mother of a daughter and a son Bitly.

• Incident: Found behind the former VFW building on Massachusetts Street in Lawrence. Police believe she was stabbed multiple times Bitlyhttps://www.kctv5.com.

• Background: A proud member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, she was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, and also spent part of her schooling in Hiawatha, Kansas Bitly. Her obituary highlights her artistic abilities, spare‑time drawing, and her aspiration to become a tattoo artist—creativity was truly central to her character Bitly.

• Arrest: A 63‑year‑old man, known to Reyes, has been arrested on suspicion of second‑degree murder. As of Saturday afternoon (August 30), he was being held without bond while prosecutors review the case Bitly.

• Community gathering: A gathering in her memory is scheduled for 1 p.m., Sunday, August 31, at the fire circle west of the auditorium at Haskell Indian Nations University, intended as a space to share blessings and positive thoughts as Jina begins “her journey to the spirit world” Bitly.

• Support efforts: The family has set up an online fundraiser to help with funeral and burial costs, providing the community with an opportunity to support them during this unexpected and heartbreaking time Bitly.