Good evening, everyone. I’m Salamandra Robinson, mother of Shanquella Robinson, and I’m here with a heavy heart, asking for your help. It’s been two long years since we lost Shanquella, and still, no one has been held responsible. We need justice, and anything you can do to support us would mean so much. Thank you.
Can you imagine? Two years have gone by, and not a single arrest has been made in Shanquella’s case. It’s almost like she’s going to have to come back herself to make things right. With everything we’ve seen, it’s just impossible to understand why no one’s been brought to justice yet.
And then, there’s the woman who attacked her—she even went so far as to change her name to Amaan Green, trying to make people think she’s vanished. But let’s be real—we all know who she is.
Shanquella’s family has now filed a lawsuit against the “Cabo 6,” hoping that will finally lead to some answers and accountability. And it doesn’t stop there: Salamandra’s even named federal authorities in the suit, accusing them of covering up key evidence and tampering with the autopsy.
“It’s not going to bring Shanquella back,” Salamandra said, “but the FBI should have done something by now. It’s been two years. I handed them everything from Shanquella’s phone, and they looked at it like it was nothing. Just like they ignored my daughter’s case, despite having clear evidence of what happened to her. Instead, they altered the autopsy, claiming she didn’t have any spinal injuries. They pushed her case under the rug when those responsible should have been brought to justice.”
I feel like the FBI has deliberately misled us. I was warned they might twist the details of the autopsy, and that’s exactly what they did. I’m beyond frustrated and I just want justice for my child.
There’s something seriously off about this whole situation, and we need to get to the bottom of it. I can’t stress this enough: we really need to amplify Shanquella’s case. If we all stay silent, this will be swept under the rug. Even though she’s gone, people are saying that Shanquella should start haunting those responsible if she hasn’t already because there’s no way she’s resting in peace.
Shanquella’s family has recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her travel companions, known as the Cabo 6. They’re alleging battery, negligence, conspiracy, and emotional distress. The family’s attorney has made it clear that this lawsuit isn’t just about getting justice for Shanquella; it’s about holding accountable those who are supposed to investigate and protect U.S. citizens abroad. The painful details surrounding Shanquella’s death, along with how federal authorities have handled the case, only add to the family’s grief. They deserve full transparency and justice.
The lawsuit claims that Salamandra Robinson, Shanquella’s mother, suffered damages of over $225,000 due to her daughter’s wrongful death. It also accuses the FBI of withholding important records related to the investigation that the family requested through FOIA. Plus, the lawsuit names the State Department and the FBI for their negligence. It’s significant that the lawsuit is taking aim at both agencies, especially since federal prosecutors announced last year they wouldn’t be filing charges due to a lack of evidence.
Last year, the attorneys explained that for any case to be prosecuted federally, the government must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a federal crime was committed. They stated that after reviewing the autopsy results and investigative materials, federal prosecutors informed Ms. Robinson’s family that the evidence simply wasn’t there to support a federal prosecution.
Many people are struggling to understand how the federal authorities reached the conclusion that they couldn’t pursue the case because of a lack of evidence, especially when the evidence seems so clear. We all know that Shanquella was found dead in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, on October 29, 2022, while she was on vacation with six friends. Shortly after, a video went viral on social media that appeared to show one of the Cabo 6 assaulting Shanquella while she was naked in a room with two people recording the whole thing.
Another video recently surfaced that captured one of the last moments Quella shared on her Instagram stories. In the clip, she was wandering around the hotel looking for her friends and eventually found them hanging out together in a room. This raised questions about what exactly they were up to while Shanell was away.
Later on, her friends dressed Quella in pink biker shorts and a t-shirt, positioning her in front of the bathroom in the living room as if she had just fallen while coming out. According to the police report, when the medical professionals arrived at their location in Puerto Los Cabos, her friends claimed she had been drinking heavily. The doctor suggested that Shanell should be taken to the hospital, but her friends insisted she could be treated right there.
At 4:20 p.m., Shanquella had a seizure, which prompted one of her friends to call 911. By that time, her condition had worsened significantly. When the doctor checked on her at 4:49 p.m., they noted that her pulse was gone and began CPR until the paramedics arrived, but unfortunately, it was already too late.
There are quite a few discrepancies surrounding the details of her death. Shanell’s death certificate stated she passed away just 15 minutes after her injury, but police reports indicated she had been with the doctor for nearly three hours. The certificate listed her time of death as 3:00 p.m., while the police report stated it was at 5:57 p.m.
Interestingly, the autopsy report identified the official cause of death as a severe spinal cord injury and atlanto-axial subluxation, which contradicts the police report that cited cardiac arrest. In a heart-wrenching interview, Quella’s mother shared that one friend claimed they found Shanquella unconscious on the floor, another said she was lying in a bed, and yet another told her father she was slumped in a chair.
At first, Shanquella’s friends called her mom to explain what was happening. Then, a little while later, they called back to say they had requested an ambulance. A few minutes after that, they called again to inform her that Shanquella had passed away. This means the whole series of events unfolded in just a few minutes, not the three hours that the police report suggests. After her daughter’s death, Shanquella’s mom received a panicked call from her friends on the trip, claiming that Shanquella had died from alcohol poisoning. However, the autopsy report and death certificate from the Mexican Secretariat of Health stated that her cause of death was severe spinal cord injury and atlas luxation, with no mention of alcohol at all.
Basically, her friends committed a number of serious offenses. First off, they tampered with evidence. Shanquella was being treated in the living room, but she actually died in the bedroom. Reports indicate that beyond the video showing Shanquella and Daejhanae, there was also an unseen incident where Winter Donovan allegedly body-slammed her, and after that, she never got back up. There’s no way Shanquella had the time or strength to move or even get dressed after that. It seems pretty clear that they moved her from the bedroom to the living room, and moving a body like that would require more than one person, meaning everyone involved is complicit.
People often don’t understand why federal authorities said they didn’t find any evidence, especially after Shanquella’s mother provided them with more documentation that hasn’t been shared with the public. When the family asked about the findings, the feds reportedly told them they’d get back to them in five years. Seriously, this is what the lawyer said: “In our lawsuit, we claim we submitted a public records request to the FBI to find out what actions were taken in the case, and their response was, ‘We can get back to you in five years,’ which is obviously a huge delay and will only make it harder to gather evidence and memories from witnesses.”
This kind of response is completely unacceptable. It’s no wonder the family decided to file a lawsuit; they feel like no one is genuinely trying to help them get justice, which is just heartbreaking. Meanwhile, Mexican authorities have been treating this as a femicide case and issued a warrant for the crime. They mentioned that they are following all the necessary procedures, like alerting Interpol and requesting extradition to the U.S. They stated, “We have taken the necessary steps with the United States. It’s up to their authorities to apprehend the potential suspect(s) and turn them over to us.” They also emphasized that they can’t close the investigation until a final verdict is reached.
But if you ask Shanquella’s mom, she feels like this case hasn’t been taken as seriously as it should have been. She thinks Mexico just didn’t care, that they accepted the story they were given about alcohol poisoning without really investigating. In her opinion, everyone involved plotted this together, and when the police came to investigate, they should have seen the signs that Shanquella had been attacked.
Things really took a turn when this case went viral. Many people in Mexico have been saying that October is often the deadliest month there, with an average of about 80 homicides each day, while in the U.S., the number is closer to five or six. It’s also been pointed out that Cabo San Lucas is actually one of the most dangerous places for locals, which means the police, who are already stretched thin, don’t have the time or resources to properly investigate cases. It’s kind of shocking that Shanquella received her autopsy in a timely manner, considering how many people in Mexico face long waits; there are countless stories of bodies piling up in morgues or being left in poorly refrigerated trailers for months before anyone even tries to identify them.
Many parents in Mexico have been trying for years to bring attention to their daughters’ disappearances, often without any success. There’s even a song that has become a rallying cry in international feminist protests about this very issue. Meanwhile, Mexican authorities have already identified Daejhanae Jackson as the main suspect in Shanquella’s case and issued a warrant for her arrest. However, the family’s lawyer has made it clear that U.S. authorities have done absolutely nothing to kick off the extradition process—two years have gone by with no action.
The Mexican authorities have stated they’ve taken all the necessary steps according to the extradition treaty. They’ve conducted a thorough investigation and submitted their findings to the right people at the State Department. Now it’s up to the U.S. Attorney to work with the State Department to start the extradition process. This would be a public matter since it would involve a federal case, where the person being extradited could challenge the evidence in court. But that hasn’t happened, which is frustrating given how much time has passed.
The family feels that even if they can’t arrest all of the Cabo 6, at least some of them should have been jailed a long time ago. Unfortunately, it seems like there are efforts to make this all go away, making it incredibly tough for them to get the justice they deserve.
As I said, we really need to raise awareness about this situation to put pressure on those in charge. I know it must be a tough call for the family to include the FBI in their lawsuit, but do you think it might help their case? Why do you think it’s taken so long for the authorities to do anything? I’m really interested in hearing your thoughts on how this case is unfolding—or stalling. So, let’s discuss in the comments below!
