Whisper
June 28th, 2010, 12:13 PM
Officials Investigate Possible Homicide Southeast Of Tyler
June 21 2010
The Smith County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what officials are calling a homicide after a woman’s body was found on a rural road southeast of the Tyler city limits on Saturday.
Authorities said a passing motorist saw the body of a black woman on County Road 2191, also known as Oscar Burkett Road, and called 911 shortly after 3 p.m.
Lt. Tony Dana said the Sheriff’s Office is treating the case a homicide because of “the condition of the body” and evidence at the scene.
Investigators have yet to release any details about the cause of the woman’s death pending the results of an autopsy in Dallas that was ordered Saturday night.
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The woman’s body was found at a location on County Road 2191 where a dirt trail splits from the roadway. Authorities said the location often is used by nearby residents as a dumping site for trash and brush.
Investigators are unsure whether the woman was killed at that location or brought there afterward. Her body is believed to have been at that location for no more than 24hours.
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The Sheriff’s Office is searching through missing persons reports filed through its office as well as those in the Tyler Police Department and other law enforcement agencies throughout East Texas.
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http://tylerpaper.com/article/20100621/NEWS01/100629996
Woman Found Dead Along Roadway Identified
Officials Investigate Possible Homicide Southeast Of Tyler
June 24 2010
Cherry Diane Walker, 29, has been described by people who knew her as an "exceptionally nice young woman," said Smith County Sheriff J.B. Smith.
Authorities said a passing motorist saw the body of a black woman on County Road 2191, also known as Oscar Burkett Road, and called 911 shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday.
Lt. Tony Dana said the Sheriff's Office is treating the case a homicide because of “the condition of the body” and evidence at the scene.
The woman's body was found at a location on County Road 2191 where a dirt trail splits from the roadway. Authorities said the location often is used by nearby residents as a dumping site for trash and brush.
Investigators are not releasing any details on how she was killed or why she was killed. Walker's family saw the description of the missing woman on television Sunday night. They then called authorities to let them know their daughter was missing. Authorities said it took until today to identify her because they were waiting on medical records. They believe the murder was not random.
Sheriff J.B. Smith says the murder of Cherry Walker is a surprise.
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http://tpstage.sx.atl.publicus.com/article/20100624/NEWS01/100629949/0/HISTORY
Parents worst fears confirmed with the loss of their daughter
June 28 2010
TYLER, TX (KLTV) - At Greater Love Temple Church, Pastor Gethry Walker delivers a spirited sermon with an unexpected eulogy. "Praise God, she's with the angels, she's with the Lord."
The reassuring words were for Walker's daughter, Cherry, who until last week was a front pew favorite.
"We have to swallow the bitter cup and all things work together for the good," said Gethry Walker.
But the good is yet to be seen in what appears to be foul play in the death of his daughter, whose disappearance began with a description.
"We knew her size and her age and it seemed like that was might be, could be, can't be..." said Cherry's step-mother Rueon.
The family's fears deepened the following morning when Cherry missed church. A phone call to authorities and 4 days later, Cherry was identified. The news even tougher with Cherry's recent progress with a learning disability.
"She was on the road to really being able to live like she wanted to live normally," said Rueon.
A new apartment, a past job at Opportunities in Tyler and the hope of a driver's license helped Cherry towards her goal until last Saturday. Few clues were left near her body, but in knowing their daughter Cherry's parent's believe they know the person responsible.
"I think it was somebody who knew Cherry and Cherry knew them and she got in the car with them," said Gethry, "She wouldn't have gone with a stranger, no she wouldn't have gone with a stranger. The Bible says blessed are the dead that die in the Lord so it was a blessing for Cherry to die in the Lord."
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http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12717905
http://i47.tinypic.com/a26jv8.jpg
Cherrys Funeralhttp://i47.tinypic.com/34sphyo.jpg
Gentry Walker and His Wife http://i49.tinypic.com/30a51ra.jpg
Cherry Walker
How sad a young woman with mental disabilities is finally learning to live on her own and have a "normal" life and someone takes advantage of it and snuffs her life out.
June 21 2010
The Smith County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what officials are calling a homicide after a woman’s body was found on a rural road southeast of the Tyler city limits on Saturday.
Authorities said a passing motorist saw the body of a black woman on County Road 2191, also known as Oscar Burkett Road, and called 911 shortly after 3 p.m.
Lt. Tony Dana said the Sheriff’s Office is treating the case a homicide because of “the condition of the body” and evidence at the scene.
Investigators have yet to release any details about the cause of the woman’s death pending the results of an autopsy in Dallas that was ordered Saturday night.
[...]
The woman’s body was found at a location on County Road 2191 where a dirt trail splits from the roadway. Authorities said the location often is used by nearby residents as a dumping site for trash and brush.
Investigators are unsure whether the woman was killed at that location or brought there afterward. Her body is believed to have been at that location for no more than 24hours.
[...]
The Sheriff’s Office is searching through missing persons reports filed through its office as well as those in the Tyler Police Department and other law enforcement agencies throughout East Texas.
[...]
http://tylerpaper.com/article/20100621/NEWS01/100629996
Woman Found Dead Along Roadway Identified
Officials Investigate Possible Homicide Southeast Of Tyler
June 24 2010
Cherry Diane Walker, 29, has been described by people who knew her as an "exceptionally nice young woman," said Smith County Sheriff J.B. Smith.
Authorities said a passing motorist saw the body of a black woman on County Road 2191, also known as Oscar Burkett Road, and called 911 shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday.
Lt. Tony Dana said the Sheriff's Office is treating the case a homicide because of “the condition of the body” and evidence at the scene.
The woman's body was found at a location on County Road 2191 where a dirt trail splits from the roadway. Authorities said the location often is used by nearby residents as a dumping site for trash and brush.
Investigators are not releasing any details on how she was killed or why she was killed. Walker's family saw the description of the missing woman on television Sunday night. They then called authorities to let them know their daughter was missing. Authorities said it took until today to identify her because they were waiting on medical records. They believe the murder was not random.
Sheriff J.B. Smith says the murder of Cherry Walker is a surprise.
[...]
http://tpstage.sx.atl.publicus.com/article/20100624/NEWS01/100629949/0/HISTORY
Parents worst fears confirmed with the loss of their daughter
June 28 2010
TYLER, TX (KLTV) - At Greater Love Temple Church, Pastor Gethry Walker delivers a spirited sermon with an unexpected eulogy. "Praise God, she's with the angels, she's with the Lord."
The reassuring words were for Walker's daughter, Cherry, who until last week was a front pew favorite.
"We have to swallow the bitter cup and all things work together for the good," said Gethry Walker.
But the good is yet to be seen in what appears to be foul play in the death of his daughter, whose disappearance began with a description.
"We knew her size and her age and it seemed like that was might be, could be, can't be..." said Cherry's step-mother Rueon.
The family's fears deepened the following morning when Cherry missed church. A phone call to authorities and 4 days later, Cherry was identified. The news even tougher with Cherry's recent progress with a learning disability.
"She was on the road to really being able to live like she wanted to live normally," said Rueon.
A new apartment, a past job at Opportunities in Tyler and the hope of a driver's license helped Cherry towards her goal until last Saturday. Few clues were left near her body, but in knowing their daughter Cherry's parent's believe they know the person responsible.
"I think it was somebody who knew Cherry and Cherry knew them and she got in the car with them," said Gethry, "She wouldn't have gone with a stranger, no she wouldn't have gone with a stranger. The Bible says blessed are the dead that die in the Lord so it was a blessing for Cherry to die in the Lord."
[...]
http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12717905
http://i47.tinypic.com/a26jv8.jpg
Cherrys Funeralhttp://i47.tinypic.com/34sphyo.jpg
Gentry Walker and His Wife http://i49.tinypic.com/30a51ra.jpg
Cherry Walker
How sad a young woman with mental disabilities is finally learning to live on her own and have a "normal" life and someone takes advantage of it and snuffs her life out.