STOCKTON, Calif. — The husband of a Lodi mother shot and killed in a car four years ago in Stockton is pleading with his community to come forward with answers.

Tonya Wales, 38, was killed on her birthday, leaving behind three children who relive her death around this time every year.

"This time of year, it's very difficult for us because we don't know anything and it's honestly so hard on myself and especially my kids," said Tonya Wales' husband, who wanted to remain anonymous for privacy and safety reasons.

For four years, he and their three children have had to live with the fact her killer is still out there.

Stockton police say the 38-year-old was shot on her birthday back on August 25, 2021. There's no known motive and no suspects have been arrested.

"The little one, she was

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