Crime
Cecil McCrary admits to killing and burying missing Tange Davis-Hutti after release from jail for assaulting her
MABLETON, Ga. — A Cobb County man who was out on pretrial release for domestic violence charges is now accused of killing and burying his girlfriend, 45-year-old Tange Davis-Hutti, after she was reported missing earlier this month.
According to the Cobb County Police Department (CCPD), Davis-Hutti’s family and friends had been searching for her since October 9, when she was last seen and heard from. Their efforts intensified after she failed to make contact for several days.
Authorities became involved on October 11, when Cobb County’s 911 dispatch center received a call concerning her disappearance.
Officers responded to the Lidl grocery store on Floyd Road in Mableton, where they met with Davis-Hutti’s son. He had used OnStar technology to locate his mother’s vehicle in the parking lot.
During the initial investigation, Cecil McCrary, Davis-Hutti’s boyfriend, arrived at the scene.
He told officers that the last time he saw her was when she left his home on October 9.
McCrary provided investigators with surveillance footage showing Davis-Hutti leaving his residence that day.
Police subsequently entered Davis-Hutti into the national database as a missing person, and CCPD’s Major Crimes Unit took over the case.
Meanwhile, family and friends launched their own search efforts, documenting their attempts on social media.
In several posts, they expressed growing suspicion toward McCrary, noting that he had failed to appear for a scheduled meeting with them and referencing prior issues in the couple’s relationship.
As public concern grew, Cobb County Police issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert for Davis-Hutti on social media on Tuesday.
Only hours after the alert was shared, McCrary was taken into custody.
During questioning, police said McCrary confessed to killing Davis-Hutti and admitted to burying her body on a property located within the City of Atlanta.
CCPD immediately notified the Atlanta Police Department, and both agencies responded to the undisclosed location, where they discovered Davis-Hutti’s remains.
Investigators revealed that Cobb County officers had responded to multiple prior domestic violence incidents involving McCrary and Davis-Hutti.
At the time of his arrest, McCrary was out on pretrial release for kidnapping and aggravated assault charges connected to previous domestic violence offenses.
McCrary is now in custody and facing additional charges related to Davis-Hutti’s death. The investigation remains ongoing.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Hundreds of students and community members are mourning the death of Erik Spencer, who was fatally shot at a shopping center in Jefferson City on November 1.
Authorities have confirmed Spencer’s death but have not yet released details regarding the individual responsible for the shooting.
Multiple witness accounts suggest the shooter may have been a white male, reportedly described by some as a possible off-duty police officer.
According to witnesses, the incident occurred as Erik and his girlfriend were leaving a store when a verbal argument broke out between them.
The male individual allegedly intervened, despite being told that the situation was under control.
Moments later, witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, striking Erik.
Friends and witnesses at the scene stated that Erik did not pose any threat to the shooter and that the confrontation escalated unnecessarily.
Law enforcement agencies have not confirmed the shooter’s identity, whether he is affiliated with law enforcement, or if he has been detained or turned himself in.
The Jefferson City Police Department and local investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Community members have since gathered for vigils and memorials to honor Erik’s memory as the investigation remains active and ongoing.