Nationwide — Chanti Dixon, a 30-year-old African American mom of two, was tragically discovered lifeless after disappearing from an Indianapolis nightclub the place she labored. She had taken an Uber journey within the early hours of Sunday morning and was later found in a wooded space close to her dwelling, with proof of a violent crime.
Based on WRTV, Dixon’s household grew to become alarmed when she didn’t return dwelling and used her cellphone’s location to seek out her. They instantly contacted the police, who then recognized the Uber driver, Francisco Valadez, 29, as a suspect. Initially, Valadez advised authorities that an armed man had attacked Dixon whereas she was in his car. Nonetheless, after additional investigation, Valadez confessed to being chargeable for her demise.
Police imagine Valadez took Dixon to her avenue, the place he carried out the assault simply steps away from her dwelling. Authorities tracked his automotive to his residence and located proof linking him to the crime. After offering conflicting accounts of the incident, Valadez finally admitted to assaulting and killing Dixon.
Dixon had solely not too long ago moved into her new dwelling on Earhart Road together with her two kids, Dashun, 13, and Chianti, 10. Her mom, Rise Dixon, spoke lovingly about her daughter, describing her as selfless and deeply dedicated to her household. “You would by no means miss her presence,” she stated, recalling the heat and vitality Dixon delivered to these round her.
Indianapolis Police Chief Chris Bailey introduced that Valadez has been charged with homicide, describing the crime as mindless and tragic. The household has arrange a GoFundMe web page to assist Dixon’s kids, and police are persevering with their investigation, asking anybody with extra info to return ahead. Uber additionally expressed condolences to Dixon’s household throughout this troublesome time.
