On December 8, 1986, a home on Pearmain Street in Oakland was the scene of a brutal early-morning attack that left six people dead, including 4-year-old Dwayne Miller. The assailant, identified as 28-year-old David Esco Welch, forced his way into the house with his girlfriend, Rita Lewis, and shot six people while they slept; two toddlers were among the victims. The victims included Dellane Mabrey, her 3-year-old daughter Valencia Morgan, brothers Sean and Darnell Mabrey, family friend Kathy Walker, and Kathy’s son Dwayne Miller. Two others, Leslie Morgan and Dexter Mabrey, survived despite being wounded.

Authorities say Welch’s attack was driven by personal grievances involving his ex-girlfriend Dellane and members of her family. Welch and Lewis fled but were captured by police about nine hours later. Welch was charged with six counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder; Lewis received a lengthy prison sentence for her role. The killings were among Oakland’s deadliest mass attacks.

If anyone knew Dwayne or the Mabrey and Walker families, or has information about that night, please share what can help the record.