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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 ...Read More
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 ...Read More
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Demeki Lashae Walker
Female
Black / African American
Columbus
OH
2016-12-23
39
Demeki
Lashae Walker
11/20/2025
Forum Posts (3)
It's truly unsettling to think about how technology played a crucial role in this investigation. The... ...Read More
09/13/2024
09/13/2024
It's so chilling and upsetting to think about the last moments of Demeki Lashae Walker's life. One t... ...Read More
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Hey everyone,
I’ve been following the case of Demeki Lashae Walker and one thing I can't stop t... ...Read More
02/09/2024
I’ve been following the case of Demeki Lashae Walker and one thing I can't stop t... ...Read More
02/09/2024
