Derion Vence Denies Killing Maleah Davis
Derion Vence, the person suspected of killing his four-year-old stepdaughter, spoke concerning the case throughout a jailhouse interview and claims he’s not accountable for her demise.
“I ain’t no killer, bro,” Vence advised ABC13 concerning the homicide of Maleah Davis, who went lacking early final month and whose physique was found late final week. “Chauncy, I cherished Maleah a lot. I did for her greater than her personal dad and mom. I by no means had a organic daughter. I’d by no means do something to harm her. That is not me. Ask anybody who is aware of me, they usually’ll let you know I am not that sort of dude and I used to be good with the children.”
Vence is charged with tampering with proof. When requested about Maleah’s demise, he stated she didn’t endure. “Nothing dangerous occurred to Maleah,” Vence stated.
Houston neighborhood activist Quanell X, who beforehand represented Davis mom, claimed Vence admitted to placing Maleah’s physique in a trash bag after which dumping the bag in a wooded space in Arkansas.
Maleah Davis’ stays weren’t instantly recognized, however after an post-mortem, police confirmed they belonged to the younger lady.
Maleah was reported lacking on Could four by Vence, who initially claimed the lady was kidnapped by three males throughout a carjacking. After investigators discovered Vence’s automotive in Missouri Metropolis, Texas, cadaver-sniffing canine detected the scent of human stays contained in the trunk. Moreover, police discovered traces of blood matching Maleah’s DNA inside Vence’s house rest room.
Watch ABC13’s full information bundle that includes Derion Vence under.
