At’Taysiyah “Tajah” Dye, a 23-year-old woman from Henrico County, Virginia, was reported missing on January 19, 2021. The last time her family had contact with her was on that Tuesday. She had been seen having dinner with a man at Yamato Steakhouse on Hull Street Road in Chesterfield. Concern grew when Tajah, who was diabetic and required insulin, did not return home and her family was unable to reach her. Her phone reportedly died on January 20th.
Her family insisted that it was highly uncharacteristic of her to not be in contact with them.
The search for Tajah ended in heartbreak over a month later. On February 24, 2021, her body was discovered inside her car, which was parked on Glenlea Avenue in Richmond. Richmond Police found her unresponsive in the vehicle, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. The discovery brought a devastating blow to her family, who had been holding out hope for her safe return.
Following the discovery, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that At’Taysiyah Dye's cause of death was combined cocaine and fentanyl toxicity, and her death was ruled as accidental. However, her family has publicly disagreed with this finding, believing there are more unanswered questions surrounding the circumstances of her death. They have pointed to her medical needs, specifically her diabetes, and have expressed that she was with other people who have not come forward with information. Her father, Lawrence Robinson, has been a vocal advocate for justice for his daughter and co-founded a group called F.A.C.T.S. RVA to support other men who have lost loved ones to violence.
The investigation into At’Taysiyah Dye's death is a joint effort between the Henrico and Richmond Police Departments and remains open. Despite the ongoing investigation and the family's pleas for those with information to come forward, there have been no significant leads or suspects identified in connection with her case. As a result, no arrests have been made, and her death has not been classified as a homicide by authorities. The family continues to hold vigils and seek answers, hoping for justice for Tajah.
