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Family Seeks Justice for Murdered Daughter on 14th Anniversary of Her Death

Dezzy’s mother, Dru Ann Davis, said, “How could this irreversible horror, caused by idiots, have happened to my, our, Dezzy? “A soul that hurt no one and wanted to do good work with animals and people. If you can provide information on any of these killers, please be brave and contact Oakland Police. You may be the one to bring a sense of peace to the lives of Dezzy’s family.” The Family Support Advocates joins with the grieving family and loved ones of Desiree Dezzy Davis’ in their pursuit of justice.

Published

2 years ago

October 15, 2023

Oakland Post

Desiree ‘Dezzy’ Davis was a girl of many talents: swimmer, athlete, and writer. Photo courtesy of Dru Ann Davis.

By Family Support Advocates
Special to The Post

Desiree Davis was only 17 years old when she was senselessly murdered in North Oakland 14 years ago on September 7, 2009. Desiree, or Dezzy as she preferred, was a beautiful little girl that instantly liked people, adults included.

Dez was artistic, a good swimmer and athlete, an animal lover who wanted to be a veterinarian, a good writer in prose and poetry and she could rap lyrics to a great many songs. She was a naturally happy kid who loved so much of life.

When Dez started school, she was criticized for an eye imperfection, which sometimes made her sad and isolated, but it didn’t stop her from pursuing happiness.

Dez was independent and didn’t mind working for the extra things she wanted for herself. She worked three jobs by the time she was 16, and especially loved working at The Black Repertory Theater in Berkeley. As she began her senior year in high school, just before her murder, she was co-editor of the school’s yearbook, began running track and volunteered at the Berkeley Humane Society. She was gaining in self-confidence and trying new interests.

Dezzy’s mother, Dru Ann Davis, said, “How could this irreversible horror, caused by idiots, have happened to my, our, Dezzy?

“A soul that hurt no one and wanted to do good work with animals and people. If you can provide information on any of these killers, please be brave and contact Oakland Police. You may be the one to bring a sense of peace to the lives of Dezzy’s family.”

The Family Support Advocates joins with the grieving family and loved ones of Desiree Dezzy Davis’ in their pursuit of justice.

Anyone in the community with information about Dezzy’s murder is asked to contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or the TIP LINE at (510) 238-7950. CrimeStoppers of Oakland is offering a reward for an arrest in this case. #JusticeforDesiree.

FAMILY SUPPORT ADVOCACY TASK FORCE

The mission of the Family Support Advocacy Task Force, a committee of the Violence Prevention Coalition, is to advocate for local, state and federal policies and legislation to enhance and expand support to families and friends of those who experienced violence; for more compassionate and transparent communication between law enforcement, the district attorney with the family of homicide victims and to push for the elimination of all violence, but particularly gun violence and homicides.