In the quiet town of Oxford, Mississippi, a tragedy unfolded on the evening of March 18, 2019, forever altering the lives of two families. Tanya Denise Mathis, a 42-year-old Black female, was found dead in a home on County Road 147. The devastating incident cut short the life of a woman known for her dedication to her community and her work as a social worker at Mary Cathey Headstart.
Lafayette County Sheriff's deputies were called to the residence around 9 p.m. for a domestic disturbance
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