A woman sought for 17 years in connection with the death of a Georgia mother after an illegal silicone injection was apprehended. Her arrest was triggered by her request to renew a driver’s license fraudulently obtained with a stolen identity.

Tamaira Angell Smith, now 52, is charged with felony murder for the death of 29-year-old Eyanna Moore from Loganville. Authorities transferred Smith from Texas to Georgia, where she is currently held in the Gwinnett County Jail.

According to a Gwinnett County criminal arrest warrant, Smith allegedly administered silicone injections to Moore’s left buttock inside a Holiday Inn Express hotel room near Stone Mountain on May 30, 2009. Tragically, Moore passed away the following day.

Eyanna Moore is remembered lovingly by her family, as depicted in photos courtesy of her aunt, Yolanda Hammond.

Moore’s aunt, Yolanda Hammond, shared that Moore did extensive research on providers before proceeding with the injection. Hammond explained that Smith and another woman posed as sisters, claiming to be a doctor and a physician assistant, respectively.

“Eyanna was diligent in her research,” said Hammond. “The website appeared credible with reviews, but later we discovered they impersonated real cosmetic practitioners using stolen credentials.”

Hammond recounted how, after the procedure, Smith contacted Moore’s husband, David, instructing him to come to the hotel with yogurt and Gatorade. Upon arrival, David found Moore in distress and promptly called 911.

Smith later called David to inquire about Moore’s condition. When informed of Moore’s death, Smith reacted with shock, screaming “no,” before disconnecting the call. Smith vanished soon after.

An arrest warrant for practicing medicine without a license was issued for Smith in June 2009. The felony murder warrant followed months later, but by then, Smith had fled.

Driver’s License Renewal Leads to Arrest

Smith fraudulently obtained a South Carolina driver’s license using a stolen identity in November 2018, as revealed in a September 25 news release by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

In July 2026, Smith contacted the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles for assistance when an alert blocked her from renewing the license online. SLED assigned Special Agent Shawn Ludwig to investigate the identity fraud case in August. Facial recognition technology confirmed Smith’s identity, revealing the outstanding murder warrant.

Renée Wunderlich, SLED’s Director of Public Information, informed that Ludwig and Senior Special Agent Bridgette Lott collaborated on the investigation. The team identified another alias Smith used in McKinney, Texas, and shared her vehicle information with local authorities. McKinney police located Smith’s vehicle, leading to her arrest in August.

Hammond expressed astonishment at the arrest, noting, “You evaded capture for 17 years only to be caught when asking for assistance under a fake identity.”

Smith’s bond hearing is scheduled for October 22 at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. Her attorney has been contacted by Fox News Digital. Meanwhile, Smith remains in custody at the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office.

Moore’s Family Seeks Justice

The loss of Moore left her four children—Tatiyanna, Faith, Fantasia, and Tristan—without their mother. The youngest were too little at the time to remember her. Moore’s family plans to attend court proceedings, seeking justice for their loved one.

“Eyanna was always striving for a better career for her and her family,” Hammond stated. “At 29, she had a promising future…a well-educated woman, mother, and wife.

Hammond hopes Moore’s death will raise awareness of the risks associated with illegal silicone injections and prevent other families from experiencing their tragedy.

“Ensure thorough vetting of practitioners, and verify their credentials. No cosmetic change is worth risking your life,” Hammond concluded.