Fugitive Arrested 17 Years After Fatal Silicone Injection

A woman sought for 17 years in connection with a Georgia mother’s death has been arrested. Authorities say Tamaira Angell Smith, 52, initiated her own arrest when she attempted to renew a driver’s license obtained with stolen identity credentials.

Charges and Allegations

Smith faces a felony murder charge related to the death of Eyanna Moore, 29, from Loganville. Officials extradited her from Texas to Georgia, where she is detained in Gwinnett County Jail. According to a criminal arrest warrant, Smith allegedly injected silicone into Moore’s left buttock at a Holiday Inn Express near Stone Mountain on May 30, 2009. Moore passed away the following day.

Moore’s aunt, Yolanda Hammond, shared with Fox News Digital that Moore had researched providers before the procedure. Smith and another woman claimed to be sisters, presenting as a doctor and a physician assistant respectively. Moore’s research included looking into their website and reviews, which initially appeared legitimate.

Events Leading to Moore’s Death

After the procedure, Smith contacted Moore’s husband, David, requesting him to bring yogurt and Gatorade to the hotel. Upon arrival, he found Moore in distress and called for emergency services. Later, when David informed Smith of Moore’s passing, Smith expressed shock and disappeared.

Fleeing and Identity Theft

In June 2009, an arrest warrant was issued for Smith for practicing medicine without a license. By the time the murder charge followed, Smith had fled. In November 2018, she acquired a South Carolina driver’s license using a stolen identity, as per the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). An alert in July 2026 concerning this license led Smith to seek renewal assistance, prompting the investigation.

Special Agent Shawn Ludwig used facial recognition to confirm Smith’s identity and discovered the outstanding warrant for murder. His investigation also uncovered another alias used by Smith in McKinney, Texas.

Arrest and Legal Proceedings

McKinney police located and arrested Smith in August. Hammond expressed surprise at Smith’s arrest, noting the irony in Smith seeking help under an alias after years of evasion. A bond hearing is scheduled for Oct. 22 at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.

Moore’s family expressed hope for justice. Her four children, left without a mother, include two who were too young to remember her. Hammond highlighted Moore’s dedication to improving her life and noted that she did not deserve her fate.

Raising Awareness and Seeking Justice

Hammond aims to bring attention to the dangers of illegal silicone injections, encouraging others to verify the credentials of medical providers diligently. She emphasized the importance of taking care when altering one’s body.