In the autumn of 2018, the life of 27-year-old Tia Mae Randall, a White/Caucasian mother of two, was brought to a tragic and violent end in her Wyoming, Michigan home. On September 27, she was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound inside her residence at the Creekside Estates mobile home park. Described by loved ones as a spunky, independent, and hardworking woman dedicated to her children, Dalaylah and Reginald Martinez, Tia's death sent shockwaves through her community.
She was a familiar face to many as an employee at a local Mr. Burger, where she was known for her happy and generous nature.
The investigation into her death quickly focused on her boyfriend, Adam Kenneth Nolin. In the immediate aftermath of the discovery of Tia's body, Nolin led law enforcement on a dramatic and dangerous high-speed chase that ended in a shootout on the S-curve in downtown Grand Rapids. After crashing his vehicle, Nolin began firing at police officers before he was struck by a police cruiser and taken into custody. He was subsequently hospitalized for his injuries.
Initially, Nolin was charged with two counts of assault with intent to murder for firing at the officers, one count of fleeing and eluding, and several weapons charges. While he was the prime suspect in Tia's death from the outset, he was not immediately charged with her murder as investigators worked to build their case. Court records revealed a history of domestic turbulence between Nolin and Tia's family.
Ultimately, the investigation gathered the necessary evidence to move forward with a murder charge. In June 2019, Adam Nolin was tried and found guilty of the murder of Tia Mae Randall. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. During the emotional sentencing hearing, Tia's family, wearing shirts that read 'Justice 4 Tia Prison 4 Life,' shared powerful victim impact statements, expressing their profound grief and anger over the loss of their loved one. The tragic end to Tia Mae Randall's life left a lasting scar on her family and community.
