In the winter of 2018, the life of 26-year-old Dionca Guess was tragically cut short in Tulsa, Oklahoma. On the evening of December 28th, she was found inside a vehicle in the 5700 block of North Garrison Avenue, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The initial investigation by the Tulsa Police Department was a somber beginning to a case that would prove to have lasting complexities and raise questions within the community.
The investigation into Dionca's death led authorities to a
suspect, Keyon Sloth. The details of what led investigators to Sloth were not widely publicized, but he was subsequently arrested and charged with her murder. The case proceeded through the legal system, culminating in a trial where the prosecution presented its evidence against him. Ultimately, a jury found Keyon Sloth guilty of the murder of Dionca Guess, and he was sentenced to prison.
However, the conviction of Keyon Sloth did not bring a sense of closure for everyone involved, most notably the family of Dionca Guess. In a surprising turn of events, Dionca's family, including her cousin Erica Guess Hudson, has publicly voiced their belief that Sloth is innocent. They have expressed their conviction that the wrong man was imprisoned for Dionca's murder and have begun to advocate for his conviction to be overturned. The family's public stance has introduced a significant element of doubt and has drawn attention to the case long after the verdict was delivered. They continue to seek what they believe is true justice for Dionca, challenging the conclusions of the criminal justice system and hoping for a re-examination of the evidence in the case.
