‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Volume 3: Where Is Tammy Williams?

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By Steve Helling
Oct. 18, 2022

In 2018, David Carter, a 39-year-old single father, vanished from his home in Melvindale, Michigan. Just days later, his dismembered body was found in three separate bags along Interstate 75 in Ohio. David was last seen by his girlfriend of six months, Tammy Williams. Authorities quickly detained Williams — a former travel agent — and named her as a person of interest. But days later, due to lack of evidence, she was released. Williams went on the run, and authorities have no idea where she’s hiding. But someone knows where she is.

Photos of David Carter

Who was David Carter? Pictures tell the story of a doting single father who always put his family first. Here are scenes from David’s life.

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David Carter’s family and friends described him as kind and fun-loving. 

From the moment he became a dad, David Carter’s life was all about his son, DJ.   

One of David’s greatest joys in life was watching DJ play football. 

This photo was taken a month before David’s murder after one of DJ’s football games.

David maintained a friendly relationship with Samia, the mother of his son, DJ.

David and Samia both attended DJ’s football games to support him and cheer him on. 

David’s sister, Tasia, says that David was her best friend. He was a bright light in her life.

Photos of Tammy Williams

Williams was known as an outgoing, friendly woman — but the investigation revealed a controlling and possessive personality. From smiling selfies to her mug shots, Williams has many different looks. Check out her photos. Does she look familiar?

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A close up of the tattoo on Tamera Williams’ left arm.

An undated selfie of Tammy. Friends say that she often changed her hair color and style.

A selfie of Tammy Williams and David Carter.

Tammy and David were inseparable when they were first dating.

This undated photo shows the position of Tammy’s tattoo and her short hair.

Tammy, who worked as a phlebotomist, sometimes wears glasses.

Tammy is 5’5” tall and weighs 190 lbs. At the time of her disappearance, her natural hair was short.

Tammy’s booking photos from 2018.

Evidence photos

See close-ups of the bags that contained David’s remains, as well as wanted posters and press releases related to Williams. (Note: While the photos do not show any graphic content, they may be disturbing to some viewers.)