LeAnne Gendreau

New Haven Murder Victim's Family Pleas for Information on Suspect

The search continues for a man accused of killing a mother in front of her children and shooting and injuring his wife.

It's been more than a month since the murder of 28-year-old Tyekqua Nesbitt. New Haven police say 42-year-old Tramaine Poole shot her in front of her two young children. Nesbitt's sisters say it's destroyed their family.

"You didn't just take my sister's life, you took ours as well," said Nesbitt's twin sister Tashauna Nesbitt.

"My sister was a beautiful person inside and out, and she did not deserve for her life to be taken away from someone so heartless and cold," said Nesbitt's sister Latoya Herbert.

Investigators hope with the help of the public, they'll find and arrest Poole, who they say has a long and violent history with a previous domestic call.

"Tramaine Poole should be considered armed and dangerous. He is a threat and a menace to the community at large," said New Haven Police Chief Anthony Campbell.

Investigators also have an arrest warrant out on Poole for allegedly shooting and injuring his wife. They say he's currently on the no-fly list.

"I have the fear that he will commit another crime," said Campbell.

Police say the State of Connecticut is offering a $25,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of Poole. That's in addition to the $5,000 offered by the US Marshals Service.

The US Marshals Office says they've found leads all over the country but would not say where they believe he may be.

During a press conference on Friday, Nesbitt's family pleaded for the public to help find Poole.

"We can't sleep at night. My niece and nephew's life has been turned completely upside down. We need your help," said Herbert.

The family also looked at the cameras and spoke to Poole.

"If you see this, I pray for you. I pray for you. I pray for your peace. I'm not mad anymore, Tramaine, and I just need some closure in our lives," said Herbert.

"It's not too late to turn yourself in. Revenge is not the answer. Justice is," said Nesbitt.

For anyone helping Poole, authorities warned they could be charged as well.

"To anyone who may be helping Tramaine Poole or harboring him in any way, I implore you to think about the reality that he took the future of Nesbitt away, and by assisting him, you are taking away your own future," said Chief Campbell.

Police say Poole has tattoos on both arms and that he may be wearing several different disguises, including a dreadlock wig. They say he may also be dressing as a female.

Anyone with information on Poole or his whereabouts should call police at 203-946-6316 or Text-A-Tip. Text “NHPD plus your message” to 274637 (CRIMES) Calls may be made anonymously.

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