Chasity Taylor

Chasity Taylor, a 13-year-old African-American girl, was found murdered alongside her godmother in their Houston, Texas, home in the winter of 2008. On the morning of December 7, first responders answered a 911 call that brought them to a residence at 7528 Sandra. Inside, they discovered the bodies of Chasity and Letha Perkins. Both had been victims of a violent home invasion.

Investigators with the Houston Police Department determined that unknown suspects had forced their way into the house. Neighbors in the area later reported to police that they had heard gunshots late on the evening of December 6, establishing a likely timeframe for the attack. The crime appeared to be a robbery-homicide, as family members confirmed that several personal items, including jewelry, were missing from the home after the incident.

The homicide investigation yielded a significant lead from a surveillance photo, which captured a light-colored, four-door pickup truck leaving the scene around the time of the murders. Authorities publicly shared this information in the hope of generating tips from the community, but the individuals responsible for the double homicide were never identified.

The murders of Chasity Taylor and Letha Perkins remain unsolved. No arrests have ever been made, and their families continue to wait for answers and for justice to be served. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect or suspects. The organization asks anyone with knowledge of the case to call their tip line at (713) 222-TIPS.