The attorney representing Derion Vence, the only suspect in the murder of 4-year-old Maleah Davis, says his client did not make a jailhouse confession to Houston community activist Quanell X (pictured).
Quanell, leader of the New Black Panther Party in Houston, told reporters he spoke with Vence in jail on Friday. Vence is being held on $45,000 bail on charges of tampering with a corpse.
Quanell said Vence told him he killed Maleah accidentally. Vence was reportedly upset after Maleah’s mother, Brittany Bowens, accused him of being a homosexual when she discovered nude photos he’d allegedly sent to a man on his cell phone.
Vence reportedly told Quanell he punched Maleah in the head and she died. He reportedly said he drove to Arkansas and dumped Maleah’s remains in a ditch just off Highway I-30 in Fulton.
Maleah was last seen alive on April 30 on a neighbor’s surveillance camera. Maleah, wearing footie pajamas and a pink tutu, was seen following Vence into the family’s apartment that morning at the Kirkwood Landing Apartments in Houston. She was not seen alive again.
On May 3, Vence was seen carrying a large laundry basket containing a black trash bag and cleaning supplies from the apartment. The next day, he told police he was carjacked by three Hispanic males who knocked him unconscious and took Maleah the night before.
Vence was arrested on May 11 and charged with tampering with a human corpse after forensics officers found blood evidence linked to Maleah inside the apartment.
On Friday, May 31, a road crew detected a foul odor and found a large black trash bag containing a child’s bones and blood-stained clothing near exit 18 in Fulton, Arkansas. The bag was found near where Vence allegedly told Quanell he dumped her body. The remains were flown back to Houston on a private jet late Friday.
Vence’s current attorney, Dorian Cutlar, told Chron.com his client was “misled” by Quanell.
“Quanell X completely misled my client. I don’t know how he was able to get into the jail,” Cutlar said. “My client did not confess to Quanell. He did not use the word ‘accident’ with Quanell. Quanell makes his living off of reward money.”
However, Harris County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Jason Spencer said Quanell was allowed in the jail on Friday because he’s a well-known community activist.
“We know Quanell X as a community leader,” Spencer told Chron.com. “When a community leader asks to visit an inmate, we generally allow it, as long as the inmate agrees to the visit.”
Quanell denied reports that he would get the reward money which had increased to $27,500 last week. He stated he is not entitled to the money for finding Maleah, nor would he want any of it, according to Crimeonline.com.
After the visit, Cutlar filed a motion with the court to bar Quanell from visiting Vence in jail again.
Cutlar became Vence’s attorney after his original lawyer withdrew from the case because Vence’s family could not afford to pay his legal services.
The Harris County District Clerk’s website said attorney Thomas H. Burton III listed “failure to comply with the terms of his agreement” with Vence as a reason for his withdrawal.
Cutlar said Vence believed his family sent Quanell to see him after his original lawyer withdrew from the case. Cutlar said Quanell allegedly told Vence he would provide a legal team for him.
Cutlar was retained by a private source, according to reports.
Vence’s father, Joe Vence, told KPRC 2 on Friday that he had not heard his son confessed to killing his grandchild, Maleah.
“No, I haven’t heard that. But how was he (Quanell) able to talk to Derion? He’s not his attorney,” said Joe Vence, who fathered Derion when he was only 16.
Joe had previously professed his son’s innocence, saying Derion was the only responsible adult in the home. He said Derion took better care of Maleah and her 2 brothers than their mother did.
Only $45K?. He can get out with $4500! Appalling!
Ain’t no way in hell he thought that man was his lawyer. He was literally on the damn news with the girl mom.
So now FOLK WANT TO USE THE FACT THAT VINCE CONFESSED TO SOMEONE who ALLEGEDLY represented himself as an attorney as excuse to prove that Vince is what.. NOT GUILTY!! FOH,,Thanks Mr Quanel for getting that POS to confess. Vince BYE! YOU ARE AN ABUSER and MURDERER!
What a mess! I hope those demons don’t walk because of this circus the case has become?
child who cares, you killed a baby we don’t care if you got got.
It really doesn’t matter Q will most likely be able to testify for the prosecution but even if a judge throws it out, there’s forensic evidence as well as camera footage of him when he was supposedly knocked out on the side of the road. Taking a bag from the complex
The attorney representing Derion Vence, the only suspect in the murder of 4-year-old Maleah Davis, says his client did not make a jailhouse confession to Houston community activist Quanell X (pictured).
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Chile where is my sage……
This is important, because then the confession can’t be used in court if it was obtained illegally.
I knew he was slick, unfortunately he was the con needed to bring this man down. He has a lot time, where he work at furreal?
Vence was reportedly upset after Maleah’s mother, Brittany Bowens, accused him of being a homosexual when she discovered nude photos he’d allegedly sent to a man on his cell phone.
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So he killed a child because he was mad that his girl found out he like ?? Ummm, ok good. He should’ve took that as a chance to live his truth and get dicked down by the man he was sending nudes too, not kill a innocent child. Ugh. It’s too many sick people in this world.
It’s he-said he-said at this point. Quanell has always represented himself as a community activist, not as a lawyer. He claims Quanell “misrepresented” himself in a private one-on-one conversation they had… but he has no proof of that. He hasn’t shown enough grounds for a judge to throw the confession out.
My Lord, I cannot take anymore of these updates about this innocent child’s life being taken… I will be back when the stories change
I mean I was confused at some point in the beginning. Was he an attorney or nah. Then again, technically he NEVER said he was an attorney. The word representative was thrown around via the media as well. Either way, that’s beside the point. It doesn’t change the fact that he murdered an innocent little girl. Let him fry!!! Quanell is still trash…..Trash that got answers tho https://media3.giphy.com/media/14tvbepZ8vhU40/giphy.gif
Exactly! Quanell never used the term “attorney” lol. Tis why folks should never assume. Vence and his team should have known better. It doesn’t change the fact that he is a murderer.
Quanell has been a community activist in Houston for over 20 years. Everyone in Houston knows him or knows of him and everyone knows Quanell is not a lawyer. His lawyer is just mad because Quanell got a confession out of his client without him being present and I completely understand that but if Quanell lied to him to get him to confess and tell him where the body is, I have problem with that at all. How does the lawyer know his client didn’t confess being that the body was found where Vence told Quanell if would be? Lawyer is just mad as he should be that Quanell has his client in the worst possible position.
I mean… not that this shall matter since he told cops where the body is, so, whether you confessed to Quanell X or Xhibit… the only way for you to know where the body wass is for you to have killed, and hid it.
Yeah, this lawyer is in a tough position. Kinda reminds me of when Chris Darden was representing Nipsey Hustle’s killer.. until he ended up backing out. Wouldn’t surprise me if this guy ends up backing out too.
Thank you, everybody in Houston knows Quanell ain’t no damn lawyer. He’s just a big mouth whose job is to get you publicity… for no LESS Than $10K, and if you can’t pay – you’re on your own. That’s why you don’t see Deric Muhammad with him anymore.
He didn’t think Quanell was a damn lawyer.
I live across the country and knew what that man was.
He did the job he was sent to do, get y’all to confess what happened to the baby.
Bullchit. Nobody thought he was a lawyer. Google is a useful tool. They’re guilty. Period!
Oh ok so as I Previously suspected, the lawyer knew where the body was located and said nothing. I don’t gaf what Quanell told that pos. It brought that baby home. Oh well! The best way to fool a fool is fool a fool. Fool! Smh! I have no sympathy for poo chaser. Just because he was better than the mom don’t mean anything. He still did what he did.
No one in their normal capabilities of thinking, believes that Quanell didn’t hear the words from this murder’s mouth that he heard. He heard enough to cut his support off from the biological mother. Putting all that other stuff out there about misleading the perp, misrepresenting himself to the perp and award money sets the statement up to not being amicable in court. Also begins the discrediting process for Quannell, who will most likely be called to testify at some point. O/T (kinda) WHO watched When They See Us?
A client was telling me about it. Gonna check it out this week. I have to be in the right state of mind. Ish like that gets me angrier than usual. My spirit has to be right prior to watching.
Okay so from my understanding, X has never presented himself as an attorney. And he does not qualify for the reward money because he is a community activist. In the interview I posted in the other post, X said he wanted to speak to Vence because he was getting word from other people that Vence was concerned with how he was being portrayed. That’s how they were able to speak.
Also X did not say Vence confessed to killing her. He said, he confessed to where the body was and explain it was an accident by providing details on what was going on with him and BB.
I think the lawyer will say anything at this point to make Vence look good. I also wish people would stop vilifying the person that actually has done the work and led the authorities to a body.
He probably said I could find a lawyer for you if your honest. But you have to be honest.
All valid points. The attorney is reaching. I don’t understand how any human being with a conscience can represent a child killer. Takes are certain piece of shit to advocate for someone like that. https://media2.giphy.com/media/y1WDIwAZRSmru/giphy.gif
It’s a little funny to me that a murderer would be complaining that he got got. ?
WHY IS THE MURDERERS BAIL ONLY $45k???????
There are mofos arrested for having Marijuana whose bail is more than THAT! https://media0.giphy.com/media/Av0DD6R4Rn85QUXmkd/giphy.gif
Me neither!
It really does. It takes a special personality to defend these atrocities.
Ain’t nothing “allegedly” here…that man murdered that baby and he confessed to Quanell, the end. I could care less if he pretended to befriend both of those murderers to get what he needed to get…at the end of the day, the babys remains were found and now pray to God they are both punished and never rest a day in life again
A native Texan or two weighed in and said thats the going rate I think. Or bc he hasnt been charged with murder…yet. Some shit. I feel as if its way low as well
Im tired of as many folks X has uncovered SINGLE HANDEDLY as murderers in that area…he gets this bad rap. IDGAF how much he is or isnt being paid. His work is priceless to me. Saying he wants it for attention etc. SO????? if its working why are you knocking it?
Why is the focus on everybody BUT that b!tch ass momma Brittany???… I want her locked up and I want it NOW!!!!!
Thank you!
Exactly. You are on point. He has worked to get several people to confess and turn themselves in. What’s the problem?
In this case I could care less if he represented himself as a attorney. He got the info that was needed from this sick murderer.
Every TIME he does it the naysayers come out.
So the whole case is in jeopardy if this attorney is accurate…these statements can be challenged as inadmissible at trial ?
That last post he was featured here in over the weekend/Friday pissed me off. And the comments etc on other blogs and YT etc. IDC if he gets reward money. he out here doing the job that obviously law enforcement and the justice system CANNOT do. Getting confessions. Bringing closure. Hell he SHOULD be paid.
Yup!
Whatever Maleah MAMA told him is admissable bc she knew he wasnt an attorney.
That’s good
I just read they confirmed that the remains found are Maleah’s. Hopefully they can bury her and her so that her soul can rest in peace. SMH
A small silver lining. She hired him. She blabbed to him. He dropped her and called police. Then went to see this cat in the clink. If the stories match then its still a case perhaps. I hope so.
The mf agreed to the visit nonetheless… He confessed something to Quenell considering he told where the body was. IDGAF if he said it was an accident or not; throw the book at that bastard and the sorry ass momma!!
I just read. Im so sad man.
If it wasn’t for QX they probably would have never found the remains or the video that surfaced…that momma need her azz beat I bet not ever see that woman in my life…why are they not charging her with neglect!!!
No it’s not. He agreed to the visit and knew that wasn’t his lawyer. It wouldn’t matter that it wasn’t a lawyer he told… He confessed so it’s good
Me too…everytime I see her puffy azz face I want to punch my screen…
The save would be calling Quanell to the stand as a witness to this “confession” now that he has inserted himself into the case. Hopefully he has no prior integrity issues that can be used to discredit him.
Next step….Charge the hoebag of a “mother.” I use that term loosely.
What video?
They have yet to even charge HIM. It will be upgraded to murder here soon tho. And then YEP. Go pick that waste of resources the fukk up and charge her TOO.
Well at least he still in there… The step mom who set her 5yr old step daughters face on fire was released on like 20k bail…. Somebody supported her
Of him walking out the house with Maleah in the basket. I THINK. Not sure.
Yep I clocked that too, people downing him, I didn’t get it????Man’s got results I didn’t know of him before but yep he’s done good wtf do people want, he’s ok in my book!
????? Dam I hope this does NOT mess up the case I hope this man did not misrepresent himself as an attorney and I hope this confession is not thrown out. There are laws in place for reason even if we think it is unfair or wrong. His legal team can call into question this confession if any funny business was going on like it or not.
Honestly it doesn’t even matter if the confession got tossed, Vence will still be found guilty. He was the last person to see Maleah alive and there is no other plausible explanation or evidence pointing to anyone else besides him. I still think the mother was involved and when desperation kicks in, Vence might try to use the information to cut a deal.
$45,000 is low but when you have no money, it might as well be 4 million. Plus I doubt anyone wants to post bail for a child killer. Especially when they know the world is watching.
This is the 4th confession I think he has gotten in re to murders in that area. He an asset to me but folks seem to HATE HIM. Not sure why either.
Especially considering he’s getting results that dozens on the force haven’t gotten. Those mf’s couldn’t have gotten the surveillance footage ftom the neighbor… Or did they just not try? Pay him… Those mf are paid and did nothing
That’s how I wanna claw at BB fat face!!
Im sure the side of the road clean up crew didnt mow this dude fingerprints off that garbage bag. Her DNA was found in the pipes in the apartment. Im sure there is DNA in that trunk she was transported in. They said they smelled death. City of Houston is pissed over this. He going down regardless is my thought.
But if he misrepresented himself…that is the allegation
You right it’s that low because the murder charge is not on there yet only the tampering with a corpse and the other stuff that was a move to lock him up and hope he talk
If he misrepresented that is the issue in itself
I didn’t know that
Wow 4th confession? May God richly reward HIM! He is an asset
Yes that video…the police department had been investigating the case with no leads then once QX had the press conference the neighbor came forward with the video…this man has done more then the cops at this point…
Ion think he did. Vence knew he’d been with BB and in what capacity. The jailers weren’t told he was visiting as a lawyer.
“We know Quanell X as a community leader,” Spencer told Chron.com. “When a community leader asks to visit an inmate, we generally allow it, as long as the inmate agrees to the visit.”
Right… A cell mate can testify about hearsay confessions… I believe this will stick
OH wow!! I didn’t know he was behind getting the video out I thought the po po discovered it
I sure hope he do! And the momma too I feel like she knew
QX has certainly had some shady dealings in his public life. But when it comes to matters like this, he gets results. Because he is not a cop or a lawyer, he can slip into spaces that others legally can’t go. He got info out of BB that she didn’t disclose to law enforcement. People underestimate how difficult is to carry these horrible things around inside them. I believe QX has a gift for creating a space for people to unburden themselves.
Yup the neighbor came forward when she found out QX was at the complex…it was a video feed from their apartment camera that was privately installed…
IKR ? So on what date did the Mom leave to go to airport? How did she get there, did dude take her in her tax-refund car with the paper tags? Something about that Mom is way off too.
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Jailhouse snitches secure convictions all the time. QX’s credibility will not an issue.
If he didn’t confess, how did X know where the body was? If he didn’t consent to the visit, how were they able to meet?
Why is the momma not in jail or behind a dumpster yet?
I got questions.
Maybe Mr. X stated he represented Vence but didn’t say in what capacity. I think either way a judge will throw it out due to the fact that Maleah’s remains have been recovered. I’m disappointed that Vence didn’t take responsibility for his actions each time he hurt Maleah. If it was an “accident”, then there was no need to try and get rid of her. He took his frustrations out on her because he wanted to hurt Brittany Bowens. I don’t condone violence, but he should have took his frustrations or the matter up with Brittany Bowens. I can’t stand when people don’t take their frustrations out on the person or person(s) that pissed them off. He should have dealt with Brittany like a man. But he’s a trash and she’s a piece of trash that chose sCUM over her children. This is her judgement, God had the final say because she did not take heed to the warning!
So basically his retarded azz is so dumb he didn’t know Q was not an attorney,,THATS ON HIM..
The law has already spoken in both states. I’m sure the judge will toss it out. Law enforcement obviously believes in Quanell X because he could have jiving them. They were not only able to get a confession, but also receive information on the whereabouts of her remains. Prayerfully, a jury will render the proper verdict on this one. Brittany Bowens will have to live with this for eternity. I tell women all the time, it’s simply not worth it!
a road crew found the trash bag before the alleged “confession”..everybody knew he wasn’t an attorney but his dumb butt.
yup! but Quanell is a Lawyer… but not his lawyer..
The jail house staff know who he is…but big dummy didn’t know or Q probably did lead him to believe he was because he was trying to get an confession…either way…more than likely…he’ll never see the light of day again.
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If you have time go on YouTube and search “Maleah Davis search: Who is Quanell X.” It sheds light on his work.
right. where is the surveillance video of when Brittany left the house in conjunction to Maleah never leaving the house alive.That’s what I wanna know.
??? Exactly haven’t heard anything about these time points on video.
but nothing he gained information wise can be used if he did misrepresent himself. he will not be able to testify to anything that this guy told him. thats the issue here. at this point he has the most info. the thing is its not about what u know but what u can prove and if he can’t testify and give the prosecution good info the case is dead.
All fine well and dandy… ok lets say that the confession get tossed he still exposed where the body was and negates from the fact that he lied from the get go about what happened. I thought the Mexicans Kidnapped the baby…
They should let him out! He wont last a day. Theres a body bag and toe tag already with his name on it!
I don’t care how he represented himself just as long as he confessed and pointed in the direction, of where Maleah could be located
If I were in Texas I’d bail him out and save the state some money
I said exact same. Its crazy. Let him do HIM if its helping
i LIKE THE WAY YOU THINK!
His family would if they had it.
I will thanks
Houston, we got a problem. That confession might be thrown out.
He’s an attorney. If Vance was under the impression he was confessing to “his” attorney, they will have legal issues. Also professional misconduct on Quanell. The confession might be thrown out. Rest assure Vance’s lawyers will work that angle.
They will have to figure out another way of putting Vance at the scene. There are cameras along the way to where he was. They need to put his car there. BTW, this is legal speak to the best of my knowledge even though I agree 100% he did it.
Who cares how Quantell X got the confession and if he lied? He did more than the police.
People don’t like the fact that folks who do charity get paid. They gotta eat don’t they? How does them making a salary negate the good that they do?
People don’t like the fact that folks who do charity get paid. They gotta eat don’t they? How does them making a salary negate the good that they do?
who cares about all of this. I wish he would just confess. Seeing this story over and over is so heart breaking. They are more concerned about everyone’s role meanwhile the baby’s remains were shredded by a lawnmower. Poor baby
Vence at the end of the day you still committed the heinous murder of that precious little girl and dumped her body like trash so if you thought he was a lawyer and confessed to him we don’t care.
Exactly I hope this fool didn’t confess to get a lighter sentence.
If the confession was believed to be lawyer-client privilege, was obtained via means of fraud and deception the evidence obtained accordingly may not be allowed in court and the accused acquitted. Everyone in Houston should know Quanell X isn’t an attorney. He does make a lot of money off rewards for information. The families usually seek him as a safe way to turn their loved one-the accused over to the police absent of death.
The law is reason free and if Vence states he believed Quanell X was his attorney when he gave out the information his confession may be thrown out.
Quanell is NOT a lawyer with a license from the Texas Bar.
Brittany has two children with Maleah’s dad. Why didn’t he take it out on the son of the man? Perhaps he was molesting Maleah and her mother was jealous of their “relationship”. The mother is a conspirator.
No he isn’t. Quanell was sued last year for falsely representing himself as an attorney.
Got i t.
Because the older boy was living with a family member. Only Derion’s 2-year-old was in the home when Maleah died.
Thank you