Shy'Kemmia was last seen at her residence on September 4, 1998 at approximately 7:00 p.m on Crumpler Avenue in Unadilla near the Roxy Club. . She has a surgical scar along her waistline. Shy'Kemmia had braided extensions in her hair at the time of her disappearance, and her hair twirled in the front with 10 to 12 gold beads in the sections.

At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a bright, neon green, button-up shirt with the word "Braves" in red on the front; Levi blue jeans; and white K-Swiss tennis shoes.