Kendrell Lavar Lyles

Serial Killer

Kendrell Lavar Lyles: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Introduction

Kendrell Lavar Lyles, a resident of Dallas, Texas, gained notoriety in 2019 when he was implicated in a series of murders, including the high-profile killing of transgender woman Muhlaysia Booker. His arrest shed light on multiple violent incidents that occurred within a short span, raising concerns about the safety of marginalized communities in the area.

Victims and Crimes

• Muhlaysia Booker
  • Date: May 18, 2019
  • Location: 7200 block of Valley Glen Drive, Dallas, Texas
  • Details: Booker, a 23-year-old Black transgender woman, was found lying face down in the street, deceased from homicidal violence. Her murder came a month after a widely publicized assault in April 2019, where she was brutally beaten by a group of men following a minor traffic accident. The assault was captured on video and drew national attention. Lyles was later linked to her death through witness testimonies and cell phone records that placed him at the scene.
• Unnamed Female Victim
  • Date: May 22, 2019
  • Location: 7800 block of McCallum Boulevard, Dallas, Texas
  • Details: A female victim was shot and later died from her injuries. A tipster identified Lyles as the shooter, leading to his arrest on June 5, 2019.
• Kenneth Cichocki
  • Date: May 23, 2019
  • Location: 17500 block of Coit Road, Dallas, Texas
  • Details: Cichocki, 29, was shot and killed during a drug transaction. A witness who was with Lyles at the time reported that Lyles shot the victim as he approached their vehicle.
• Leticia Grant
  • Date: May 22, 2019
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Details: Grant, 35, was fatally shot. Specific details about the circumstances of her death were not extensively reported. Lyles was charged in connection with her murder.

Investigation and Arrest

The investigation into these murders revealed several connections between Lyles and the victims:

• Vehicle Identification: Lyles drove a light-colored Lincoln LS, matching the description of the car seen picking up Muhlaysia Booker on the morning of her death.
• Cell Phone Records: Analysis of Lyles' cell phone activity indicated he frequented areas associated with the victims and was present at the locations around the times of the murders.
• Witness Testimonies: Individuals came forward linking Lyles to the crimes, including a witness to the May 23 shooting who reported Lyles' involvement.

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