Amunique Schare Cavitt, 21, was sentenced to 13 years and 9 months in prison for second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Norman Eugene “Tray” Carter III, 33, on his birthday.
Incident Details
On April 23, 2024, Wichita police responded around 12:15 p.m. to North Minnesota Avenue, finding Carter with multiple upper-body gunshot wounds (7 shell casings recovered). He died at a hospital despite aid. Earlier, the couple argued in a Jeep; Carter alleged assault by him (slaps, head hits, strangling—minor neck scratches noted). He exited at Minnesota/13th; witness saw Cavitt try to run him over, then exit and shoot repeatedly—even after he fell.
Legal Outcome
Arrested same day on first-degree murder ($1M bond, held pretrial). Jury convicted on lesser second-degree charge (Dec 2025); Sedgwick DA praised swift justice Friday (Feb 13, 2026).
Victim’s Legacy
Carter, devoted dad to daughter Nakori (“light in his eyes”), was “talented, creative, passionate.” Obituary highlights his motivation of others.
Birthday tragedy amid DV claims—jury rejected premeditation. Fits your familicide/domestic U.S. crime series (Kegg, Glenn); self-defense bid fell short.
