On December 5, 2024, the body of 32-year-old mother of four, Taterea McGuire, was discovered in a secluded field owned by the Fort Worth Water Department. A landscaper found her partially clothed with multiple gunshot wounds.
McGuire had been reported missing on December 3 by her mother after failing to make contact for 24 hours. Family members and friends expressed concerns about her relationship with her boyfriend, 37-year-old LeDarren Tilley, citing a history of domestic violence.
McGuire's children confirmed these accounts, noting that Tilley often carried a firearm.
Tilley initially denied involvement, claiming he had dropped McGuire off at her home after an argument and then traveled to his father's residence in Dallas. However, surveillance footage contradicted his statements, showing his vehicle near the location where McGuire's body was found around the time of her disappearance.
Based on the evidence and witness testimonies, Tilley was arrested and charged with McGuire's murder. He is currently held in the Tarrant County Jail with a bond set at $250,000.
McGuire's family remembers her as a kind-hearted individual who would do anything for anyone. A GoFundMe page has been established to support funeral expenses and the future care of her four children.
