On what should have been a joyous Christmas morning, a terrible tragedy unfolded in Hampton, Virginia, cutting short the life of 45-year-old Tivona Fogg. On December 25, 2022, Fogg was found dead in her own home from a gunshot wound, a violent end to a life her family described as the glue that held them together. The grim discovery was made by her daughter, shattering the peace of the holiday with unimaginable grief.
In the wake of the devastating event, Hampton police quickly began an
investigation into the suspected homicide. Their attention soon focused on Lamont Lee Lewis, Fogg's husband of just over a year. Initially, authorities announced they were seeking Lewis as a person of interest to gather more information about the harrowing events that led to Fogg's death. Family members, unable to reach him, pleaded publicly for him to come forward and speak with investigators.
As the investigation progressed, Lamont Lee Lewis was officially named a suspect in his wife's murder. Details emerged about a troubled relationship, with family members revealing a history of domestic violence. One cousin recalled a conversation a month prior, where Fogg disclosed that Lewis had beaten her, an incident that reportedly led to her hospitalization. Despite this, charges were not pressed at the time. Lewis also had a significant and concerning criminal past, including numerous drug-related charges and a previous murder charge from 2001 that was ultimately dropped because a key witness could not be reached. The family expressed their deep concerns over his history as they mourned the loss of a beloved mother, daughter, and friend, left to hope for justice in the wake of such a profound and sudden loss.
