Tange Davis, 54, was reported missing by her son after he could not locate her despite tracking her car. Her boyfriend, Cecil McCrary, 56, was arrested and confessed to killing her and burying her body in Atlanta. McCrary was on pretrial release for a separate kidnapping and aggravated assault case and had a history of domestic violence calls involving Davis.
Country: United States
State/Province: Georgia, United States
City/Region: Mableton
Incident Type: Murder
Relationship Status: Dating
Relationship Duration: Boyfriend
Incident Date: Oct. 11, 2025
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Boyfriend
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2025-10-11
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Missing Cobb woman’s boyfriend admits to killing, burying her, police say
Domestic Violence
The case involves a dating relationship marked by prior domestic violence incidents. The suspect was on pretrial release for related violent offenses and ultimately confessed to killing his girlfriend, indicating a pattern of escalating domestic violence culminating in murder.
Police arrested Cecil McCrary after a confession during questioning. The victim's son reported her missing and provided key information. The suspect was already under legal scrutiny for kidnapping and aggravated assault. Multiple prior domestic violence calls were documented. The body was recovered at a location identified by McCrary. The case remains under investigation.
No significant confusion reported; suspect confessed and led police to the body.
The victim was last seen leaving the suspect's home on Thursday night. Her son reported her missing on Saturday after failing to locate her despite tracking her car. Police questioned the suspect who admitted to killing and burying her. The body was found at the suspect's indicated location. Prior domestic violence history and the suspect's pretrial release status contextualize the murder.
High risk due to prior domestic violence calls, suspect's pretrial release status for violent crimes, and eventual confession to murder.
Prior domestic violence incidents and ongoing legal issues can escalate to fatal outcomes. Family reporting and tracking of victim's last known movements were crucial. Confession and body recovery facilitated case closure but highlight risks in domestic violence cases with suspects out on pretrial release.
Multiple prior domestic violence calls and the suspect's pretrial release for violent crimes were key early signals.
The victim's son tracking her car and the suspect's video footage of her leaving his home helped connect the case.
Confession by the suspect and recovery of the victim's body at the suspect-identified location were strongest evidence.
The victim's son reported her missing and provided tracking information. Police statements referenced prior domestic violence calls. No other witness statements reported.
No follow-up reports available beyond initial confession and arrest.
Exact cause of death and detailed motive remain unreported.