Makayla Goodson, a 21-year-old woman from Pittsburg, Texas, tragically passed away on November 6, 2021. She was born on April 2, 2000, to Micheal Goodson and Cristy Gail Roach in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Makayla was known for her vibrant personality and her passion for doing hair and makeup. She had earned her GED and Cosmetologist License, and was loved by her family and friends.
On November 5, 2021, Makayla was shot multiple times at her home in the Thunderbird Point community.
Her body was discovered the following morning. The investigation into her death involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Camp County Sheriff's Office, the Texas Rangers, the Jefferson Police Department, the Marion County Sheriff's Office, the Pittsburg Police Department, Texas game wardens, and the Texas Highway Patrol.
Tyrek Caucasea Neal, a 23-year-old man from Daingerfield, was arrested and charged with Makayla's murder. Neal was taken into custody on November 23, 2021, in Jefferson and was later booked into the Marion County Jail before being transported to the Camp County Jail. Sheriff John Cortelyou stated that the investigation was still ongoing, and more details could not be released at the time.
The case has been a cooperative effort between various departments, and anyone with information that might be beneficial to the investigation was encouraged to contact the Camp County Sheriff's Office. The community continues to mourn the loss of Makayla Goodson and seek justice for her untimely death.
