Nearly 11 years after she was gunned down behind the wheel, Boynton Beach detectives say they are still searching for whoever killed Danielle Gail Chambless as she drove along Northwest 13th Avenue on Nov. 12, 2015. On Monday, authorities renewed their public plea for anyone who might finally help break the case open.
Police Renew Plea for Tips
According to the Boynton Beach Police Department, Chambless was driving on Northwest 13th Avenue on Nov. 12, 2015, when she was shot and killed, and the case remains unsolved. Investigators are again urging potential witnesses, even those who think they only saw or heard something small, to come forward.
Detective Gleicher is leading the investigation and can be reached directly at 561-742-6152, as reported by CBS12.
Who Chambless Was
Funeral records show Danielle Gail Chambless was 28 when she died in Boynton Beach on Nov. 12, 2015. An obituary published in Kentucky notes she is survived by a son and relatives in Kentucky, according to Legacy.com.
Cold-Case Context and New Forensic Tools
Across Florida, law enforcement agencies have been leaning on advanced DNA sequencing and forensic genetic genealogy to breathe new life into long-stalled cases. State and local breakthroughs tied to partnerships with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and private labs such as Othram have helped identify human remains and spark fresh investigative leads. Detectives in unsolved homicides like Chambless' are watching these developments closely, hoping similar tools might someday crack their cases too.
How to Help
Anyone with information about the killing of Danielle Chambless is urged to contact the Boynton Beach Police Department. Detective Gleicher can be reached at 561-742-6152, and the department's non-emergency line is 561-732-8116, according to the city's resources page.
The department also accepts tips through its virtual front desk, as listed on its website. Even a detail that seems minor or long-forgotten could help investigators move closer to answers in this 2015 cold case.
