Tyi Frances Regina Faison, a 30-year-old African American woman, was found dead on May 9, 2021, near the intersection of South Orange Avenue and 6th Street in Orlando, Florida. Her body was discovered around 6:20 a.m., and she had been fatally shot. The Orange County Sheriff's Office quickly launched an investigation into her death, treating it as a homicide.
The area was cordoned off, and detectives began working diligently to gather evidence and identify any potential suspects.
In the days following the discovery of Tyi Faison's body, the investigation revealed that she had been walking home from work when she was shot. The community was shocked and saddened by the news, especially since the incident occurred on Mother's Day. Tyi Faison was a mother of three, which added to the tragedy of her untimely death. Her family and friends were left grieving and seeking answers as to why someone would commit such a heinous act.
On May 25, 2021, the Orange County Sheriff's Office announced that they had made an arrest in connection with the murder of Tyi Frances Regina Faison. Dimity Lamont Pearson, a 39-year-old man, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm. According to the arrest report, Pearson had called Tyi Faison's workplace hours before the shooting and threatened her life. This information, along with other evidence gathered by the detectives, led to his arrest. Pearson was booked into the Orange County jail and held without bond.
The case against Dimity Lamont Pearson proceeded through the legal system, with the community closely following the developments. Tyi Faison's family expressed their relief that an arrest had been made, but they continued to mourn the loss of their loved one. The investigation and subsequent arrest highlighted the dedication of the Orange County Sheriff's Office in bringing justice to the victims of violent crimes. As the legal proceedings continued, the community hoped for a resolution that would provide some measure of closure for Tyi Faison's family and friends.
