29-Year-Old Las Vegas Woman Shot in the Head 4 Times by Boyfriend After Vowing to Keep Her Safe
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A Las Vegas man has been charged with open murder after allegedly shooting his girlfriend, Renise “NeNe” Wolfe, four times in the head, despite assuring her mother, “I’ll get her home safe.”
Markeem Benson, 29, is accused of killing Wolfe, 33, in her apartment on Sunday. An autopsy revealed that the fatal gunshots were fired into the back of her skull, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Wolfe, a beloved tattoo artist, was discovered dead in her apartment building shortly after attending a family gathering with Benson.
At the party, Wolfe’s mother, Tracy Coleman, recalled urging Benson to ensure her daughter’s safety. He responded, “I’ll get her home safe. I’ll take care of her, I promise.” Tracy’s grief deepened when she was later forced to clean her daughter’s blood from the crime scene.
She shared her heartbreak with the Review-Journal, saying, “The day before she was killed, I was driving home and I was just saying, ‘Lord, thank you for all these blessings I have. My kids are all happy. My kids are all well, and this is gonna be the best Christmas ever.’”
Wolfe’s death has devastated her friends and colleagues at the Vegas Life Ink tattoo parlor, where she was known for her vibrant personality and artistic talent. Chino Smith, her former boss, told 3News, “When she was here, it seemed like the vibe would get crackin’ you know.
Like it’d get good. But now it seems like dead, like scary.” Nina Smith, the parlor’s manager, described Wolfe as “the definition of a person with a kind heart and someone who stayed out of others’ business.”
Friends have flooded social media with tributes to Wolfe. One close friend wrote, “She was the sweetest, most talented person! Every time we saw each other, it was always love. You did not deserve this, and I pray for your family. RIP.”
Benson, who has prior convictions for home invasion and attempted robbery, also faces charges of being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm. He appeared virtually in court on Christmas Eve, as Wolfe’s grieving family looked on.
As loved ones mourn the tragic loss, the case underscores the painful intersection of domestic violence and gun violence. Wolfe’s legacy as a talented artist and kindhearted friend remains in the memories of those she touched.
