Tawanna Richards, 43, was found dead in her Philadelphia home on January 4, 2022. Her body was discovered in the second-floor front bedroom of a residence on the 1800 block of North Taney Street; she had suffered blunt force trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene despite the arrival of medical personnel.

Authorities later identified and arrested a suspect in connection with the killing; the person was charged with murder and related offenses and the case remained pending trial as of the last available update. The community in that neighborhood has been following the case closely as the legal process continues.

If anyone knew Tawanna, lived on North Taney Street, or has information about her death, please share tips with the Philadelphia Police.