# Blood On Wall Leads To Arrest In Dallas Murder After 33 Years

> Dallas police arrest Gary Len Ross after blood on wall linked to 1993 murder of Tommie Davis.
- Title: Blood On Wall Leads To Arrest In Dallas Murder After 33 Years
- Summary: Dallas police arrest Gary Len Ross after blood on wall linked to 1993 murder of Tommie Davis. Gary Len Ross faces capital murder charge for 1993 killing of…
- Keywords: tommie davis, gary len ross, dallas police, capital murder, dna match, cold case, dallas county jail, news, politics, Blood, Wall, Leads
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/crime/blood-on-wall-leads-to-arrest-in-dallas-murder-after-33-years
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-04T14:00:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tommie davis, gary len ross, dallas police, capital murder, dna match, cold case, dallas county jail, news, politics
## Blood on wall leads to arrest
Dallas police arrested Gary Len Ross on capital murder charge for the 1993 killing of Tommie Davis.
## 1993 discovery of body
Tommie Davis' body was found in her home on May 18, 1993, after she was beaten with a two-by-four and slashed with a knife.
## Initial investigation stalled
Investigators had few leads beyond minor damage to the front door and missing items, causing the case to go cold.
## DNA match to alias
Blood on the wall did not belong to Davis, and DNA testing matched it to Tommy Lynn Jones, an alias Ross used.
## Arrest warrant secured
Detective Andrea Isom obtained an arrest warrant using evidence of Ross' connection to Davis and the manner of her killing.
## Case continues
The Davis investigation continues under case number 19930383386 with contact details for information.
## Key takeaway

Gary Len Ross faces capital murder charge for 1993 killing of Tommie Davis after blood on wall matched to his alias.