Reward Increased in Anaiah Walker Homicide Case
The reward for information leading to an arrest has reached $50,000 for the 2020 death of Anaiah Walker.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Sex Crimes
Authorities and the family of Anaiah Walker have increased the Silent Witness reward to $50,000 for information regarding her 2020 death. Investigators suspect that sex trafficking was a factor in the case.
Why it matters
The increased reward aims to generate new leads for detectives investigating the suspected hit-and-run death of the former ward of the state. It highlights the continued efforts to identify those responsible for the fatal incident.
The reward for information leading to an arrest stands at $50,000, funded by the victim's family and the Buckeye Police Department. Detectives are seeking a 2016 to 2018 Honda Civic LX or LE in midnight burgundy pearl.
The players
Anaiah Walker
She was a juvenile ward of the State of Arizona who had been listed as a missing person.
Buckeye Police Department
This local law enforcement agency is managing the homicide investigation and managing community tips.
The details
Anaiah Walker was discovered dead on the I-10 median west of Watson Road after she had fled a group home where she was a ward of the state. Investigators identified the target suspect vehicle by analyzing automotive parts recovered at the scene of the suspected hit-and-run crash.
Timeline
Anaiah Walker was found dead on May 22, 2020.
Legal Context
This reward increase follows the standard incentive-based structure set by the national Silent Witness program protocols to encourage community cooperation in unsolved homicides. Similar cases in the region often rely on these financial incentives to break long-standing investigative stalemates.
Local residents or motorists who may have information about the 2016-2018 burgundy Honda Civic are urged to contact investigators through established tip lines. Providing specific details about the vehicle could be the key to advancing the legal process for the victim's family.
The takeaway
The public is encouraged to report any sightings of the specific vehicle model mentioned by police to either the 480-WITNESS or 623-349-6411 tip lines. Consistent community engagement is a vital component in resolving long-term missing persons and homicide cases.
Further reading
For additional context on investigative efforts in the area, visit Sex Crimes.
