MURDERED: Destiny Jackson & Nazirah Muhammad
When Destiny Jackson and Nazirah Muhammad were found gunned down in their own home, both their families and investigators in Hobart, Indiana, are baffled. Today, they’re so close to solving the case that’s haunted them for the past three years – but they need your help to take it over the finish line.
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The exterior of Destiny and Nazirah’s apartment.
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The muddy shoe print on the table outside.
Courtesy: Hobart Police Department
Timeline:
Destiny Jackson and Nazirah Muhammad are found shot to death in their apartment
Haven Hobart Apartments
The apartment complex where Destiny Jackson and Nazirah Muhammad resided and where the murders occurred.
Additional Info:
Hobart Police Department
If you know anything about the murders of Destiny Jackson and Nazirah Muhammad, you can contact the Hobart Police Department by calling 219-942-1125.
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Episode Source Material
- Original reporting by Rachel Curtis.
- CBS (Chicago, IL): Two people found dead and bleeding in Hobart, Indiana home, by CBS Chicago Team. Published November 4, 2022. Accessed June 3, 2025. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/two-people-dead-bleeding-hobart-indiana/
- CBS (Chicago, IL): 2 women identified after being found shot to death inside Hobart, Indiana home, by CBS Chicago. Published November 6, 2022. Accessed June 3, 2025. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/victims-identified-found-dead-inside-hobart-indiana-home/
- WGN 9 (Chicago, IL): 2 women shot and killed in NW Indiana, by Neshmia Malik. Published November 6, 2022. Accessed June 3, 2025. https://wgntv.com/northwest-indiana/2-women-shot-and-killed-in-nw-indiana/
- NWI Times (Munster, IN): 2 found dead in Hobart apartment were shot, coroner says, by Sarah Reese. Published November 6, 2022. Updated October 14, 2024. Accessed June 3, 2025 via removepaywall.com. https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/2-found-dead-in-hobart-apartment-were-shot-coroner-says/article_ad17a6cc-ee67-5a13-bea6-b7bfeededc71.html
- NWI Times (Munster, IN): Slain Hobart women remembered for “infectious smile” and “amazing heart”; no suspects as of yet, police say, by Lizzie Kaboski. Published January 6, 2023. Updated October 26, 2024. Accessed June 3, 2025 via Removepaywall.com. https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hobart/slain-hobart-women-remembered-for-infectious-smile-and-amazing-heart-no-suspects-as-of-yet/article_b1a9d560-403f-5cc4-bb7f-e98c3d22e884.html
- Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL): Police asking for tips on deaths of two women in Hobart apartment, by Post-Tribune. Published January 9, 2023. Accessed June 3, 2025. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/01/09/police-asking-for-tips-on-deaths-of-two-women-in-hobart-apartment/
- Fox 32 (Chicago, IL): Hobart police say they’re close to solving murders of Destiny Jackson, Nazirah Muhammad, by Natalie Bomke. Published January 12, 2023. Accessed June 3, 2025. https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/hobart-police-seek-help-solving-murders-of-destiny-jackson-nazirah-muhammad
- ABC 7 (Chicago, IL): Police plead for help solving case after couple found shot to death in Hobart apartment, by Michelle Gallardo and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team. Published January 18, 2023. Accessed June 3, 2025. https://abc7chicago.com/hobart-indiana-double-homicide-destiny-jackson-nazirah-muhammad/12716140/
- CBS (Chicago, IL): Hobart police offer $5,000 reward in investigation of November double murder, by Jackie Kostek. Published January 18, 2023. Accessed June 3, 2025. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/hobart-indiana-double-murder-reward/
- Fox 32 (Chicago, IL): Hobart double murder: Family of shooting victims pleads for public’s help in solving case, By FOX 32 News. Published January 18, 2023. Accessed June 3, 2025. https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/hobart-double-murder-family-of-shooting-victims-pleads-for-publics-help-in-solving-case
- NBC 5 (Chicago, IL): Reward Offered for Clues in Hobart Double Homicide, by Alex Maragos. Published January 18, 2023. Accessed June 3, 2025. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/reward-offered-for-clues-in-hobart-double-homicide/3048865/
- NWI Times (Munster, IN): $5K reward offered for information about double homicide in Hobart, by William Skipworth. Published January 18, 2023. Updated October 14, 2024. Accessed June 3, 2025. https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hobart/5k-reward-offered-for-information-about-double-homicide-in-hobart/article_ca93a23b-3aa5-5311-8630-1072adb0c5b9.html
- WGN 9 (Chicago, IL): Hobart police offer $5K reward for information on double homicide in 2022, by: Neshmia Malik. Published March 13, 2024. Accessed June 3, 2025. https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/5k-award-for-information-leading-to-double-homicide-in-hobart/
- Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL): Hobart Police looking for leads two years after two women killed in apartment, by Michelle L. Quinn. Published November 4, 2024. Accessed June 3, 2025. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/04/hobart-police-looking-for-leads-two-years-after-two-women-killed-in-apartment/
- NWI Times (Munster, IN): 2 years following double homicide, police seek information on killer, by Lizzie Kaboski. Published November 4, 2024. Accessed June 3, 2025 via Removepaywall.com. https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_368c1ede-9ae1-11ef-974b-7f303a4f4f34.html
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