Tierra Hall was a 17-year-old high school student from Durham, North Carolina, who was brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Kelton Breshon Fox, in March 2015. The crime was captured on surveillance cameras and featured on the Investigation Discovery show See No Evil.
This article will explore the details of the murder, the investigation, the trial, and the updates on the case.
The Murder of Tierra Hall
Tierra Hall was a fun-loving and free-spirited girl who had dreams of pursuing a business degree and owning her own business. She attended Jordan High School in Durham, where she met Kelton Breshon Fox, a fellow student who became her boyfriend. However, their relationship was rocky and Tierra broke up with Fox around Christmas 2014 because he was too clingy and possessive. Fox did not take the breakup well and became obsessed with Tierra. He wrote in his notebooks about his jealousy and anger towards her, as well as his murderous thoughts. He also used the phrase “King K Tha Savage” as part of his name on his Facebook page.
Tierra attended school as normal on March 27, 2015, but never returned. Mother Koteya Hall attempted to reach her but received no answer. She figured Tierra was at a friend’s home and didn’t care. The following day, the authorities informed her that Tierra’s corpse was recovered behind an empty home for sale on Trotter Ridge Road, less than a mile from her school. Tierra was stabbed 14 times in her head, neck, shoulder, and arm. The murder weapon tip broke off and stuck in her left cheek during the brutal assault.
The Investigation and Evidence
The police launched an investigation into Tierra’s murder and soon identified Kelton Breshon Fox as the prime suspect. They used surveillance footage from the school and from a home camera near the crime scene to track Fox’s movements on the day of the murder. The video showed that Fox had interacted with Tierra several times throughout the day, and at one point he had snatched her cellphone and ran away with it. Tierra followed him, presumably to get her phone back. At around 12:25 pm, they left the school together, with Fox leading Tierra. Fifteen minutes later, another camera caught them walking toward the Trotter Ridge house. Fox then returned alone to the school at around 1:00 pm, with his hands pulled into his sleeves. He went straight to a bathroom, where the police later found blood.
The police also learned that Fox had a connection to the house where Tierra’s body was found. His mother had owned or occupied the house at some point, and Fox had lived there before. The police saw “King K Tha Savage” written on the door of the house, which matched Fox’s Facebook name. They also found notebooks in Fox’s backpack that contained his writings about Tierra and his violent fantasies. Based on this evidence, the police arrested Fox on March 30, 2015, and charged him with first-degree murder.
The Trial and Conviction of Kelton Breshon Fox
Fox was initially held without bond at the Durham County jail. He faced a possible sentence of life without parole if convicted of first-degree murder. However, on June 14, 2018, he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder as part of a plea deal with the prosecution. He admitted that he had killed Tierra in a fit of rage after she rejected him and accused him of cheating on her. He said that he had stabbed her with a kitchen knife that he had brought from his home.
The judge sentenced Fox to 144-185 months (12-15 years) in prison for his crime. He also ordered him to pay restitution to Tierra’s family for funeral expenses and counseling services. Tierra’s mother expressed her dissatisfaction with the plea deal and the sentence, saying that it was not enough for what Fox had done to her daughter. She said that she hoped that Fox would never get out of prison and that he would suffer for the rest of his life.
Updates on Kelton Breshon Fox
According to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety website, Fox is currently incarcerated at the Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, North Carolina. His projected release date is March 28, 2027. He will be 28 years old by then.
Tierra’s family and friends continue to mourn her loss and honor her memory. They have created a Facebook page called Justice for Tierra Hall, where they share photos, videos, and messages of love and support for Tierra. They also hold vigils and events to raise awareness about domestic violence and teen dating violence. They hope that Tierra’s story will help prevent other tragedies and save other lives.
