Derion Vence has been hit with a felony charge of injury to a child, but Maleah Davis' cousin has expressed frustration that he hasn't yet been charged with murder.
Suspect Derion Vence allegedly confessed to a community activist to killing the girl and dumping her body hundreds of miles away from her Houston-area home.
Community activist Quanell X says evidence points to the girl's dismemberment. He also says Brittany Bowens called off her engagement to the suspect, Derion Vence, after learning he was gay.
Brittany Bowens, Maleah Davis's mother, showed up for a scheduled court hearing for Derion Vence, her former fiancé who is charged in connection with the girl's disappearance.
Derion Vence is facing charges of tampering with evidence after investigators say they found what appears to be the young girl's blood in the family's apartment, as well as the scent of human decomposition in the car he was driving.
Davis’ stepfather, Derion Vence, told authorities his silver car had been stolen by three men who kidnapped the 4-year-old, however police have been unable to find any clues in the newly located vehicle.
