Cassie Washington, a 34-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, was tragically found dead on August 21, 2018, in her apartment at the Linda Vista complex in northwest Houston. She had been last seen alive in the early morning hours of August 18, 2018, and a missing persons report was filed two days later. Washington was discovered by a police officer conducting a welfare check, who found her deceased on the living room floor with multiple gunshot wounds.
The investigation into her death
revealed that Washington was in a dating relationship with Damarion D. Gulley, a 44-year-old man. Further evidence and investigation led to Gulley being identified as a suspect in the case. Nearly three years after her death, on August 2, 2021, Gulley was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Washington's death. He was subsequently charged in the 208th State District Court.
The case highlighted issues of domestic violence, as Washington had previously reported incidents of abuse by Gulley. In June 2023, just before Gulley's court appearance on charges of choking Washington, he allegedly attacked her again, shooting at her as she fled their home. Washington managed to escape and sought help from a Houston police officer, who provided crucial evidence for the investigation.
The arrest and charges against Gulley brought some measure of justice for Washington's family and friends, who had been seeking answers and accountability for her death. The case also underscored the importance of addressing domestic violence and providing support for victims to ensure their safety and well-being.
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