Tyquan Baisden, 28, was sentenced to 17 years in New Jersey State Prison for the 2021 murder of his girlfriend, Diamond Davila. Learn more about the trial, the investigation, and the emotional courtroom proceedings.
- Tyquan Baisden was sentenced to 17 years in prison for the 2021 murder of his girlfriend, Diamond Davila.
- Baisden must serve at least 14.5 years before being eligible for parole under the No Early Release Act.
- The investigation and trial revealed the details of Davila’s tragic death and the events leading to Baisden’s conviction.
Investigation Leads to Arrest in Jersey City Homicide Case
On October 19, 2021, members of the Jersey City Police Department responded to a report of a deceased woman at 131 Woodlawn Avenue in Jersey City.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the lifeless body of 27-year-old Diamond Davila.
The Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death to be homicidal violence and officially ruled the manner of death as homicide. Davila was pronounced dead at 3:08 p.m.
Authorities, including the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department, promptly launched an investigation.
Their efforts culminated in the arrest of Tyquan Baisden, 28, on October 19, 2021.
Baisden was apprehended without incident on Summerfield Avenue in Asbury Park by members of the United States Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Gang/Violent Crimes Unit.
Baisden Sentenced to 17 Years for Manslaughter
The courtroom was tense as Tyquan Baisden faced trial for the murder of Diamond Davila. On May 2, 2024, Baisden pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter.
Subsequently, on July 25, Hudson County Superior Court Judge Angelo Servidio sentenced Baisden to 17 years in New Jersey State Prison.
As stipulated by the No Early Release Act, Baisden is ineligible for parole until he has served at least 85% of his sentence, equating to 14.5 years. During the trial, it was revealed that Baisden used a cord as a weapon to strangle Davila.
The conviction brought some closure to the case but emotionally impacted those involved. At one point, tensions ran high enough for the courtroom to be cleared.
Justice Served in High-Profile Domestic Violence Case
The case got a lot of attention because it was so violent, and both people involved were young.
Prosecutor Esther Suarez praised the hard work of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and the Jersey City Police Department for their thorough investigation, which led to Baisden’s arrest and conviction.
Diamond Davila’s murder is a sad reminder of the serious issue of domestic violence and how it hurts families and communities.
Baisden’s sentence shows how serious his actions were and that the justice system is determined to hold people accountable for such crimes.
