In a chilling reminder of a dark chapter in Georgia’s recent history, the murders of Tamika Taylor and Jennifer Clemmings—two vibrant, accomplished women—remain unsolved nearly two decades later. Both women were brutally slain in their homes less than two months apart in late 2002, and investigators are still grappling with the haunting similarities that link their cases.
On December 6, 2002, 27-year-old Tamika Taylor was found in her Leonia home, stabbed 57 times. Her hands were bound, and evidence suggested she had been 𝓈ℯ𝓍ually assaulted. Just six weeks later, on January 27, 2003, 32-year-old Jennifer Clemmings was discovered in her Stone Mountain residence, similarly bound and stabbed 20 times, also with signs of 𝓈ℯ𝓍ual assault. Both women had their lives stolen in a fashion so eerily alike, it has led some to speculate whether a serial 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁er could be at large.
Despite a wealth of evidence, including DNA samples and bloody fingerprints left behind at both crime scenes, police have yet to identify a suspect. Investigators initially believed the attacks were personal, as both victims had no known enemies and were well-liked in their communities. Yet, the absence of conclusive leads has left family members and authorities desperate for answers.
Now, a renewed push for justice is underway. The families of these women are appealing to the public for any information that could shed light on these heinous crimes. The question still lingers: who were the mysterious figures that entered these women’s homes? Who is responsible for this senseless violence? As the case remains cold, both families and investigators hold onto hope that new tips will finally break the silence that shrouds these tragic murders. Please, if you have any information, come forward. Time is of the essence in seeking justice for Tamika Taylor and Jennifer Clemmings.