Demetris Micky A Tillis, a 23-year-old African American man, was murdered in Dallas, Texas, on May 2, 2008. He left behind five young children, two sisters, a brother and a mother, Jessie Drane, who has spoken about the family’s grief and the challenges of raising his children without him.

Dallas law enforcement investigated the killing, but no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the case remains unsolved. There have been no significant updates or litigations reported since the investigation.

The family and community continue to remember Demetris and seek answers about who killed him. If anyone knew Demetris, his movements around May 2, 2008, or has information about his murder, please share what you know with investigators.