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Family renews call for justice in killing of D'Lisa Kelley
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jala Washington , NBC DFW
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
Today would have been D'Lisa Kelley's 37th birthday. Instead, her family, friends and community advocates gathered to renew their call for justice, 12 years after her killing. Kelley's body was found inside what was then an abandoned home in Oak Cliff after she was heard screaming during a phone cal
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Key takeaway Lasondra Kelley, D'Lisa Kelley's mother, said the pain has never faded.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The case of D'Lisa Kelley's killing serves as a stark reminder of the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and the community in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. As the family and supporters of Kelley renew their call for justice, it's worth noting that the impact of her death has been felt beyond her immediate circle, with her murder leading to the creation of the CLEAR Alert system in Texas. This system, designed to create urgency in the search for missing or endangered adults, has the potential to save lives in Fort Worth and beyond. The advances in forensic science, including genetic genealogy and DNA testing, also offer new hope for solving cold cases like Kelley's. As the Dallas police continue to pursue new leads, the community must remain engaged and supportive, ensuring that cases like Kelley's remain a priority for law enforcement in the region.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Today would have been D'Lisa Kelley's 37th birthday. Instead, her family, friends and community advocates gathered to renew their call for justice, 12 years after her killing. Kelley's body was found inside what was then an abandoned home in Oak Cliff after she was heard screaming during a phone cal
When was this published? This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by NBC DFW and curated for The Fort Worth readers.
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