Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Latisha Hilley death by force case profile photo

Latisha Hilley

Case from Abilene, TX dated Jul 26, 2015

Victim Details

Latisha Hilley

Female

Abilene

TX

2015-07-26

39

Latisha

Hilley

07/17/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Latisha Ann Hilley, a 39-year-old woman from Abilene, Texas, tragically died on July 26, 2015. Her body was discovered behind an abandoned home in north Abilene, and her death was quickly investigated as a homicide. The investigation revealed that Hilley had been shot in the head, and a firearm believed to be the murder weapon was found in the vehicle of John Atkins, an Abilene resident.

John Atkins, a 53-year-old man, was arrested and charged with the murder of Latisha Hilley. During the ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Latisha Hilley, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • John Atkins gets 67 years for murdering Latisha Hilley - KTXS
  • Abilene News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News - KTXS
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Hey everyone, I came across something interesting while reading about Latisha Hilley's case that I t... ...Read More
    03/07/2024
    Has anyone else been thinking about the role of community support in the aftermath of Latisha Hilley... ...Read More
    01/12/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Latisha Hilley

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Abilene, Texas

    Chyanne Villarreal death by force case in Abilene, TX

    Chyanne Villarreal

    Death: Feb 27, 2022
    Chyanne Villarreal, a 24-year-old woman from Lubbock, tragically died on February 27, 2022, in Abile l ...Read More
    Aleisha Cabrera death by force case in Abilene, TX

    Aleisha Cabrera

    Death: Jun 28, 2025
    On the night of June 28, 2025, 24-year-old woman Aleisha Cabrera from Abilene, Texas, was found shot o ...Read More
    Yvonne Gomez death by force case in Abilene, TX

    Yvonne Gomez

    Death: Jun 24, 2025
    On the morning of June 24, 2025, Yvonne Gomez, 60, a Hispanic/Latina woman, was found fatally shot o ...Read More
    Denise Gray death by force case in Abilene, TX

    Denise Gray

    Death: Mar 07, 2024
    On March 7, 2024, at approximately 3:22 p.m., Abilene Police Department officers responded to a repo p ...Read More
    Maria Apis death by force case in Abilene, TX

    Maria Apis

    Death: May 11, 2004
    On May 11, 2004, in Abilene, Texas, 31-year-old Maria Apis, a Hispanic female, was tragically shot a ...Read More
    Megan Kirkland death by force case in Abilene, TX

    Megan Kirkland

    Death: Aug 16, 2020
    Megan Kirkland, a 19-year-old woman from Abilene, Texas, tragically lost her life on August 16, 2020 2 ...Read More
    Baby Rose Constancio death by force case in Abilene, TX

    Baby Rose Constancio

    Death: Jul 17, 2024
    Baby Rose Constancio, a 49-year-old resident of Abilene, Texas, tragically passed away on July 17, 2 ...Read More