Maleah Davis Case

Suspect in Maleah Davis death pens handwritten motion for bail reduction

It’s now been more than a year since Derion Vence was arrested in connection with the death of his former fiancé’s daughter Maleah Davis, and his case has still not gone past arraignment. On the anniversary of his arrest, he submitted a handwritten motion to reduce bail.

May 28

No closure in Maleah Davis' death one year later

Monday, May 4 marks one year since the man who was later charged in Maleah Davis' death told police she had been abducted. A year later, there is still no closure.

May 4

Family and friends remember Maleah Davis on her 5th birthday

Craig Davis encouraged attendees to wear pink T-shirts, Maleah’s favorite color, and to brings lots of bubbles. 

February 8

Maleah Davis’ father loses battle for custody of her brother

Attorneys for Bowen described her as a loving caring grandmother who has a stable home and is financially capable of caring for Maleah's 6-year-old brother.

January 30

Parents of Maleah Davis in custody battle over her 6-year-old brother

Maleah’s mom, Brittany Bowens, who has undergone extensive psychological assessments at the request of CPS, is in counseling and she’s asking for her mother to get custody of her 6-year-old son. A CPS caseworker testified Bowens “is not emotionally ready to take the kids.”

January 28

Maleah Davis' older brother at the center of custody battle

On Monday, Maleah Davis' parents were in a Harris County civil court in front of Judge Gloria Lopez in a fight for custody of her older brother.

January 27

Court date for Maleah Davis’ accused killer reset for April 1

Derion Vence, the only person charged in her death, was scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday. Instead, the appearance was reset again, this time for April 1.

January 22

Derion Vence doesn't appear in court; arraignment rescheduled again in Maleah Davis case

Derion Vence, the only person charged in Maleah Davis' death, did not appear in court again. His court date has been rescheduled for January of next year.

November 12, 2019

Artist gifts bronze Maleah Davis sculpture to Texas EquuSearch Director Tim Miller

A bronze Maleah Davis sculpture created by a Houston artist now has a forever home.

September 27, 2019