On October 26, 2010, the body of 49-year-old White female Tammy Hayton was discovered at the intersection of Waltham and Collingham streets in Detroit, Michigan. The area, a residential neighborhood on the city’s east side, became the center of a homicide investigation after authorities located the victim. While police confirmed that her death was a criminal act, few specific details regarding the cause of death or the weapon used were released to the public at the time.
Tammy Scott Hayton, as she was known to her family, was a resident of Warren, Michigan, before her tragic death in Detroit. She was a widow, having lost her husband, Randy, prior to her own murder. Tammy was the daughter of David and Joanne Scott and a mother to four children: Michael, Billy, Shaun Scott, and Nicole Diehr. She was also a grandmother to three grandchildren, Madison, Alayna, and Zachary. Her obituary described her as a warm presence who was known for giving nicknames to family members and offering kindness to both people and animals she encountered.
Despite the investigation into her death, the case has remained unsolved for over a decade. Detectives have not publicly named any suspects, and no arrests have been made in connection with the killing. The circumstances of why she was at that specific intersection on that night remain unclear, and the case is listed among the many unsolved homicides from Detroit in 2010. To date, no charges have been filed, and justice for Tammy Hayton has yet to be served.
