On February 24, 2023, 38-year-old Tieasha Oliver and her 22-year-old son, Jaquan West, were found dead inside their Battle Creek, Michigan, apartment at Minges Creek Place. A relative who could not reach them went to the residence and called 911 after discovering the bodies. Battle Creek police confirmed both were homicide victims.

Tieasha’s family described her as a loving, fun person who enjoyed dancing and eating, always ready to help those she loved. She had four other children and had moved into the apartment in October 2022; she had been excited about the new place.

Investigators identified a family member in the case. In May 2023 police arrested 19-year-old nephew Juqaveon Oliver, who had been living with Tieasha and Jaquan; an empty 9mm handgun box was recovered in a closet in the apartment and he was charged with two counts of open murder and two counts of felony firearm and held without bond.