Katharina Buczek
Nonetheless, with unclear details and little leads, Tamala’s case has remained unsolved.
“We’re still investigating. Just because you believe something to be true, you have to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt, and right now, we can’t do that,” Sergeant Ball had said at the time.
Community members in Detroit are still raising awareness about Tamala’s case years later. Minister Malik Shabazz organized a search last February and continues supporting Tamala’s mom, Donna.
“We don’t believe there are cold cases. We believe there are cases that are solved and there are those that are unsolved. And we’ve been standing with Donna Davis, her mother, for 10 years and six months, and we’ll stand another 10 years, six months if we have to,” Shabazz said.
“But it would be nice if somebody would just say something, and someone knows.”
Tamala was five foot four, weighed about 155 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information regarding her case is urged to contact the Detroit Police Department at (313) 596-5640.
