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 caught on home surveillance cameras at Walker's residence just hours before the fire. Detectives found a significant amount of blood at the scene and a spent shell casing in Walker's home, indicating that she might have been killed there.
Lab tests revealed that disposable rubber gloves left behind at the crime scene contained Walker's blood and both suspects' DNA. The motive behind Walker's murder remains unclear, but the evidence suggests a deliberate and premeditated act. The case highlights the tragic and violent nature of her death, as well as the efforts of law enforcement to bring justice for Walker and her loved ones.
