Carl Lucas "Cheez" Talley, a 33-year-old African American man from Dayton, Ohio, tragically died on July 20, 2015. Talley was working on a car early that morning when he was shot multiple times, leading to his death. The Montgomery County Coroner's Office ruled his death a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds.
Trotwood police identified Toby Lamb as a person of interest in the investigation. Lamb, a childhood friend of Talley, had recently argued with him over money.
Lamb was arrested on an unrelated charge of driving under suspension but was later released on bail. Despite being a person of interest, Lamb has not been charged with Talley's murder.
The investigation into Carl Talley's death involved several leads and directions, but no arrests have been made in connection to his murder. The case remains open, and the police continue to follow up on various leads.
Carl Talley's death deeply affected his family and friends, who gathered for a vigil to remember him. His mother, Sonya Blackmon, described him as a happy person who did no wrong to anyone. The community continues to seek justice for Carl Talley, hoping for answers and closure in the future.
