Unsolved Homicides - 1995

Victims Tamu & William Slayton

Tacoma Police detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of William and Tamu Slayton.

On the early morning of December 15th, 1995, the body of 24 year-old Tamu Slayton was found inside Slayton's residence after the house had been set on fire by unidentified suspects.  The victim’s residence was located in the 4300 block of S. Alder St. in the City of Tacoma.

Within minutes the body of Tamu Slayton’s 26 year-old husband William was found inside of the trunk of the Slayton’s vehicle.  The vehicle had been abandoned and set on fire by unidentified suspects in the 2400 block of 106th St. E. in Parkland.

Detectives determined the victims were heavily involved in narcotics trafficking, which may have been a motive for their murders.  Detectives are looking for any information on the suspects responsible for the murders.

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Receive up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and charges filed for the person responsible in this case.
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