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Demeki Lashae Walker

Case from Columbus, OH dated Dec 23, 2016

Victim Details

Demeki Lashae Walker

Female

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2016-12-23

39

Demeki

Lashae Walker

06/27/2026

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Demeki Lashae Walker, a 39-year-old woman from Columbus, OH, tragically lost her life on December 23, 2016. Her body was discovered in a trash fire behind a building in the Hilltop neighborhood. Investigators believe that Walker was murdered and her body was set on fire to destroy evidence.

Two brothers, 31-year-old Thomas Dortch and 24-year-old Dawan Dortch, were arrested and charged with Walker's murder and tampering with evidence. According to court records, the Dortch brothers were c ...
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  • WDTN: Police arrest 2 brothers in death of woman in trash fire
  • Woman found dead in trash fire identified - Columbus - 10TV
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