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

Tanisha Austin

Case from Chicago, IL dated Sep 25, 2017

Victim Details

Tanisha Austin

March 28, 2022

Female

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2017-09-25

2017-09-25

33

Tanisha

Austin

06/26/2026


Area Body Found:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On September 25, 2017, Tanisha Austin, a 33-year-old African-American woman, was found dead in her apartment in the Washington Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The Cook County medical examiner later ruled her death a homicide by strangulation.

Tanisha Austin had been in an on-and-off relationship with Leroy Lewis, a 45-year-old man, for approximately 17 years. The couple shared a 9-year-old daughter. In the month preceding her death, Lewis exhibited concerning behavior, including ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Tanisha Austin, 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 (1)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Man with history of domestic violence charged with killing his child's ...

    • Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact of community programs in light of Tanisha Austin’s tra... ...Read More
    12/16/2024
    I've been digging into Tanisha Austin's case, and it's so frustrating to see the low clearance rates... ...Read More
    12/05/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Tanisha Austin

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

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

    Other Cases from Chicago, Illinois

    Ashley J Eddings death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Ashley J Eddings

    Death: Dec 27, 2015
    Ashley J. Eddings, age 28, was fatally shot on December 27, 2015, in the Englewood neighborhood of C ...Read More
    Nancy Padilla death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Nancy Padilla

    Death: Jul 30, 2023
    On July 30, 2023, a fatal road rage incident occurred on Chicago's Near South Side, resulting in the h ...Read More
    Martha Ryan death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Martha Ryan

    Death: Oct 25, 1977
    On October 25, 1977, Martha Ryan, a 31-year-old Caucasian woman, was reported missing in Chicago. Ma M ...Read More
    Nichelle Blunt death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Nichelle Blunt

    Death: Aug 30, 2025
    Nichelle Blunt, 43, a Black woman, was killed on the evening of August 30, 2025, on Chicago’s Far r ...Read More
    Anthony Rice death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Anthony Rice

    Death: Jan 24, 2021
    Anthony M. Rice, a 24-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on January 24, 2021, , ...Read More
    Eureka Jackson death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Eureka Jackson

    Death: Nov 22, 2008
    Eureka Jackson, a 38-year-old African-American woman, was found deceased on November 6, 2008, inside d ...Read More
    Barbara Jean Narbone death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Barbara Jean Narbone

    Death: Dec 27, 1976
    Barbara Jean Narbone was born on November 13, 1976, and tragically passed away on December 27, 1976, 6 ...Read More