Elizabeth Davis

Murdered
Case Description
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On January 5, 2006, Elizabeth Davis, age 49, was tragically shot and killed in a double homicide in Dayton, Ohio. Davis was found deceased in the kitchen of a residence on Vernon Drive, alongside 44-year-old Felicia Goodson, who was also killed in the incident. Goodson attempted to flee and seek help but was pursued by the assailant and fatally shot on a nearby porch.

The case remained unsolved for years until 2015, when Velis S. Nelson, also known as Willie Dixon, was arrested in conne ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Elizabeth Davis

    February 11, 2022

    Female

    African-American / Black

    Dayton

    OH

    2006-01-05

    2006-01-05

    Elizabeth

    Davis

    No

    10/28/2024


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    Is there a memorial being planned for Elizabeth? I would like to be able to pay my respects and show... ...Read More
    08/30/2023
    I was wondering if anyone has heard any updates on the Elizabeth Davis case? I haven't seen any rece... ...Read More
    07/26/2023
    Does anyone know if there is a GoFundMe set up for Elizabeth's family? Any information would be grea... ...Read More
    01/01/2023
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