IT has been one year since US tourist Shanquella Robinson died while in Mexico, and her family is still fighting to bring about justice in her case.

Attorney Sue-Ann Robinson spoke with The U.S. Sun to provide an update and potential next steps as Shanquella’s family continues to advocate for the slain young woman.

Shanquella, owner of a hair braiding business and online fashion boutique, arrived in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on October 28 to stay in a luxury villa.

But the next day, after suffering a head injury, she died of a broken neck, an autopsy later revealed.

Shanquella’s travelmates, as Sue-Ann refers to them, initially said that the 25-year-old died of alcohol poisoning – but that was later debunked.

A distressing video allegedly showing Shanquella being beaten went viral on social media after her death, with one person in the video heard yelling: “At least fight back.”

In November 2022, Mexican authorities confirmed that Shanquella’s death was being investigated as a homicide.

An alleged aggressor in her death was identified and a warrant was issued for their arrest.

Sue-Ann and Shanquella’s family had hoped that the US would pursue the case domestically and choose to extradite that alleged aggressor to Mexico. But in April, the FBI declined to press charges.

During the last year, Sue-Ann has traveled to Mexico to meet with authorities there and has stood at the White House demanding diplomatic intervention.

One year to the day of Shanquella’s death, Sue-Ann and the Robinson family continue to fight for justice.

‘CATCH-22’

Sue-Ann shared with The U.S. Sun that the case is in what feels like a “catch-22.”

The FBI had previously declared the case closed “very publicly and very loudly,” Sue-Ann said.

“They’re not going forward with any charges in the case,” Sue-Ann said, reiterating what she was told.

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However, as recently as two weeks ago, Sue-Ann said the FBI advised her that they would not be releasing evidence and documents in the case “because the case is still open and it’s still active and they can’t release information on the active case.”

“I can’t think of anything that’s more contrasting than announcing publicly that a case is closed, but then also saying we can’t give you any information about the case because we can’t talk about an active open case,” she continued.

The mixed messages continue to impact Shanquella’s family and their frustration with the lack of movement in the case.

“It’s just demonstrative of the games that are being played in this case,” Sue-Ann said.

“The fact that the family is having to carve their own path to justice and constantly just go through an extremely political process at this time is hard, difficult, but they’re not deterred by it.”

CIVIL ACTION IN THE WORKS

Meanwhile, Sue-Ann shared potential next steps that the family is considering taking.

When asked if the family has had contact with any of Shanquella’s travel mates, Sue-Ann said no.

“But the family wants to begin pursuing civil action against them. So, that’s in the works,” she continued.

The family believes that the people Shanquella was with know what happened to her in greater detail.

But the fact that the FBI has not investigated further has prevented the truth from being revealed.

Still, the family’s fight persists.

“The arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards justice,” Sue-Ann said of Shanquella’s family’s journey.

“So it’ll happen, and they’re not giving up.”

When approached for comment, the FBI North Carolina office told The U.S. Sun: “As previously shared in April 2023, the available evidence does not support a federal prosecution. As in any case, we are prepared to review and examine new information related to the investigation should it become available.”