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Mom of missing Maleah Davis makes bombshell allegations against her ex-fiance
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Quanell suggested that Vence was angry after he and Bowens fought and broke up.

"On the day that Brittany left to be with her sick father -- her dying father -- to be with family, there was a huge fight between her and him," Quanell said. "She confronted him about being gay. He was hurt, he was angry, he was upset."

Bowens reportedly broke off the couple's engagement.

Quanell explained, "She told him she was giving back his ring and that she was not going to marry him. I believe that caused him to snap in anger."

But the allegations of abuse date back further than the couple's argument.

"There were times where (Vence) would say (Maleah) was at day care, but he would bring her back, not drop her off at day care, but bring her back home with him," Quanell said. "There is reason to believe, based on what I know now, there's issues of him possibly molesting young Maleah."

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Jason Miles on Twitter
.. NEW pic: #MaleahDavis’s mom says this is stepdad Darion Vence carrying bleach and a garbage bag from their apartment before Maleah’s alleged kidnapping. HPD is not confirming evidence of a crime was found.. Despite mom’s claims. More in minutes on @KHOU #khou11 #htownrush

4:49 PM - 10 May 2019

 

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Mother of Maleah Davis blames girl’s stepfather for disappearance
The mother of missing 4-year-old Maleah Davis is blaming her common-law husband for the girl’s disappearance, alleging he might have retaliated after a fight and accusing him of past abuse.

Community activist Quanell X dropped the accusations on Friday, speaking on behalf of Maleah’s mother Brittany Bowens. He said Bowens has seen a surveillance video that apparently shows the girl’s stepfather walking out of his apartment with bleach, a laundry container and a black bag she believes contained the girl’s body.

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Houston Police Department officials declined to comment on what evidence they might have, or corroborate whether Bowens was meeting with HPD officers Friday to discuss the video, which a neighbor apparently caught from their home.

Stepfather Darion Vence hasn’t been found since he reported Maleah’s disappearance, police said Thursday. They were “actively searching” for him but didn’t know if he was missing. They’ve said they don’t consider him a suspect or person of interest in the case.

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In the video, Vence was seen the morning after Bowens went to Massachusetts for her father’s funeral carrying two bottles of bleach, a large laundry container and a black bag stuffed inside, Quanell X said.

Bowens believes that Maleah’s disappearance was triggered by a confrontation she had with Vence the day before her trip, Quanell X said. She asked Vence about nude photos he allegedly sent to another person, and he “snapped.”

He took it out on Maleah, possibly because of indications that he physically and sexually abused the girl, who has special needs, Quanell X said. She described severe bruising on the little girl’s leg on at least one occasion, as well as suspicions she had been molested.

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Explosive new claims made in disappearance of 4-year-old Maleah Davis
Also includes a clip of the 911 call when the car was found

 

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VIDEO: RAW VIDEO: Woman calls 911 after finding car involved in 4-year-old Maleah Davis' disappearance

 

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'Stepfather' Seen in Surveillance Photos Carrying Bag Before Maleah Davis’s Disappearance: Reports - Epoch Times
In one of the photos, Vence could be seen holding a laundry basket with a black garbage bag placed inside on May 3—one day before Maleah’s disappearance.

Mother of Maleah Davis blames girl’s stepfather for disappearance
In the video, Vence was seen the morning after Bowens went to Massachusetts for her father’s funeral carrying two bottles of bleach, a large laundry container and a black bag stuffed inside, Quanell X said.

 

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Maleah Davis' mother makes allegations against stepfather
Volunteers searched Keegan’s Bayou Trail Friday night, but the search came up empty. Keegan’s Bayou is just a few miles away from where Vence lived.

Explosive new claims made in disappearance of 4-year-old Maleah Davis
Quanell said on Friday Vence sent Bowens disturbing messages while she was away in Massachusetts.

Mother of Maleah Davis blames girl’s stepfather for disappearance - Houston Chronicle
“It was out of fear and out of being threatened by Mr. Darion that she covered up physical abuse of Maleah that the stepfather was doing,” the activist said...."

 

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MAY 11, 2019
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Missing Child Investigation – City of Houston | Newsroom
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the disappearance of a child reportedly abducted about 9 p.m. on Saturday (May 4).

The suspect, Derion Vence (b/m, 26), is charged with tampering with evidence in the 180th State District Court. He is the step-father of missing 4-year-old Maleah Davis. A photo of suspect Vence is not available at this time.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant J. Horn, Detective K. McDonald and Officer J. Escobar reported:

Suspect Vence reported to police that on May 4, he was en route to George Bush Intercontinental Airport when he heard a sound that made him think his silver Nissan Altima had a flat tire. He pulled over on the Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) near Greens Road. Vence told police Maleah was then taken by three Hispanic males in their 30s, driving a 2010 blue Chevrolet crew cab pickup truck. Due to injuries he said he suffered during the abduction, he reportedly lost consciousness for about 24 hours, regaining it on Sunday (May 5). He said he found himself on foot in Sugar Land and walked to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital for treatment. He then reported Maleah missing.

Although Vence reported his silver Nissan Altima was taken in the abduction, surveillance video showed someone in that Nissan Altima dropped Vence off at the Methodist Sugar Land Hospital on May 5.

Also, blood evidence obtained from Vence’s apartment has been linked to Maleah. Vence was also observed carrying a full laundry basket from the apartment.

On Thursday, Vence’s silver Nissan Altima was recovered in Missouri City, Texas. The laundry basket was found in the trunk of the Nissan along with a gas can.

Today (Saturday, May 11), members of the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force arrested Vence without incident at a relative’s home in Sugar Land.

Anyone with information on this case, the whereabouts of Maleah Davis, or who knows who sold the gas can (pictured below) to Vence is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

 

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Houston Police on Twitter
Replacing previous tweet with better link: Charges have been filed against the step-father of missing 4-year-old Maleah Davis. Full details here: https://cityofhouston.news/update-suspect-arrested-charged-in-missing-child-investigation/ … No additional information is available at this time nor are investigators available for interviews. #hounews
5:45 PM - 11 May 2019

Houston Police on Twitter
Update: Current booking photo of suspect Derion Vence #hounews

6:36 PM - 11 May 2019

Vincent Johnson on Twitter
Man who was watching Maleah Davis arrested by Houston police - CNN
7:29 PM - 11 May 2019

 

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MAY 11, 2019
Bond set for suspect in Maleah Davis' disappearance
Darion Vence, the man who authorities say was the last person to see missing 4-year-old Maleah Davis, has been charged with tampering with evidence in the disappearance, a law enforcement source tells ABC13.

The Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitives Task Force confirmed Vence was taken into custody Saturday.

Texas EquuSearch volunteers have been looking for Maleah since the story of her abduction as told to police by Vence.

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MAY 11, 2019
Ex-fiance of missing girl's mom in custody, charged with evidence tampering: Source
Darion Vence, the man who authorities say was the last person to see missing 4-year-old Maleah Davis, has been charged with tampering with evidence, namely a corpse, in the disappearance, a law enforcement source tells ABC13.

Syan Rhodes on Twitter
BREAKING: Derion Vence, ex-fiance of Maleah Davis' mother, arrested in Sugar Land, according the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Taskforce who says they assisted HPD in serving arrest warrant. @KPRC2
4:33 PM - 11 May 2019

 

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Stepdad of missing 4-year-old Maleah Davis in custody
HOUSTON — The stepfather of missing 4-year-old Maleah Davis is in custody, KHOU 11 News confirms.

The Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitives Task Force arrested Darion Vence around 3 p.m.

A law enforcement source tells us Vence is charge with tampering with evidence, namely a corpse.

Vence is the last known person to see Maleah and recent video shared by a neighbor with police shows him with bottles of Clorox and a garbage bag before Maleah was reported missing.

 

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Ex-fiance of missing girl's mom in custody, charged with evidence tampering: Source
A law enforcement source also tells Eyewitness News that Maleah was last seen alive on surveillance video in her family's apartment complex on April 30, the same day her mother left for a funeral. Cameras captured Vence bringing her back into their family apartment that morning.

Following that morning, investigators say he was never seen with her.

On May 3, cameras captured Vence leaving the apartment with his 1-year-old son, a laundry basket, and a black trash bag inside.

 

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Arrested at his brother's home approx 2:40 p.m.

Jason Miles on Twitter
.. I shared pic yesterday that #MaleahDavis’s mom claimed shows Vence removing cleaning supplies and a garbage bag in a laundry basket from their apartment. Vence was taken into custody this afternoon at brother’s home in Sugar Land. @KHOU #khou11 #htownrush

4:56 PM - 11 May 2019 from Houston, TX

Stepfather of Maleah Davis arrested, charged with tampering with evidence
The Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitives Task Force arrested Darion Vence around 2:40 p.m.

 

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Date Type Description SNU/CFI
05/11/2019 COMPLAINT FILED 1400 180 TAMP W/EVIDENCE - HUMAN LEVEL F2
05/11/2019 BOND SET Refer to 15.17 Hearing 999
05/11/2019 REVIEWED BY HARVEY, ALYCIA BETH EVERETT
05/11/2019 ORI HOUSTON POLICE DEPAR OFFENSE NO: 055961119
05/11/2019 COMPLAINANT HOLBROOK, MARK
05/11/2019 WARI TIME 1441 AMOUNT Refer to 15.17 Hearing 999
05/11/2019 ACKNOWLEDGED BY SHERIFF
05/11/2019 SERVICE ACTIVITY BY PLACING DEF IN JAIL ON 05/11/19
05/11/2019 NOT RECEIPTED BY CLERK
05/11/2019 C87 ACTIVITY PC FOUND STATUS CFI 180 999
05/11/2019 C87 ACTIVITY PROBABLE CAUSE FOUND
05/11/2019 MOTIONS STATE HIGH BOND/COND 999
05/11/2019 MOTIONS FILED CFI 180

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Booking information:

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Ex-fiance of missing 4-year-old Maleah Davis' mother arrested in Sugar Land, officials say
He is being held without bond in Harris County Jail, Houston police said.

 

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Ex-fiance of missing girl's mom in custody, charged with evidence tampering: Source
A law enforcement source also tells Eyewitness News that Maleah was last seen alive on surveillance video in her family's apartment complex on April 30, the same day her mother left for a funeral. Cameras captured Vence bringing her back into their family apartment that morning.

Note: Also see post #146

 

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Ex-fiance of missing girl's mom in custody, charged with evidence tampering
A law enforcement source also tells Eyewitness News that Maleah was last seen alive on surveillance video in her family's apartment complex on April 30, the same day her mother left town for a funeral. Cameras captured Vence bringing her back into their family apartment that morning.

Following that morning, investigators say he was never seen with her.

Maleah Davis' stepfather arrested, charged with evidence tampering
Vence was seen the morning after Bowens went to Massachusetts for her father's funeral carrying two bottles of bleach, a large laundry container and a black bag stuffed inside, Quanell X said.

 

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HPD: Blood evidence linked to Maleah Davis found in stepfather's apartment
Blood evidence obtained from the apartment of missing 4-year-old Maleah Davis' estranged stepfather has been linked to the girl, according to Houston police detectives.

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HPD detectives say in addition to blood evidence linked to Maleah being found at the apartment, Vence was also seen carrying a laundry basket from the apartment.

Vence's silver Nissan Altima was recovered in Missouri City on Thursday.

The laundry basket was found in the trunk of the Nissan along with a gas can, according to HPD.

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Updated: Bond set for suspect in Maleah Davis' disappearance
Houston police said the 26-year-old was taken into custody Saturday at a relative's home in Sugar Land by the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force.

While the charge states "tampering with evidence, namely a corpse," law enforcement officials have not yet confirmed whether the girl died. However, investigators do not think Maleah is still alive.

A law enforcement source also tells Eyewitness News that Maleah was last seen alive on surveillance video in her family's apartment complex on April 30, the same day her mother left town for a funeral. Cameras captured Vence bringing her back into their family apartment that morning.

Following that morning, investigators say he was never seen with her.

On May 3, cameras captured Vence leaving the apartment with his 1-year-old son, a laundry basket, and a black trash bag inside. Police stated there is blood evidence from the apartment linked to Maleah.