Homicide Arrest

On July 28th, 2019 we responded to 530 S Dobson #448 in Mesa for a reported stabbing. On scene we located an adult male later identified as Dontavius McCaslin, with a stab wound. McCaslin was transported to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injury. The investigation revealed McCaslin had been in a verbal argument with a known female acquaintance named Daylajae Hudspeth. Witnesses on scene heard Hudspeth arguing with McCaslin and described a scuffle occurring in the back room.

Hudspeth remained on scene and was interviewed by investigators. She explained she was in an off and on relationship with McCaslin and admitted to stabbing him during the verbal argument. Some of her statements didn’t match evidence obtained at the scene and although she said she was punched by him, there were no signs of injury to her face.

Prior to this incident on, 07/20/19 Hudspeth was arrested for assaulting McCaslin and had been ordered to stay away from him. Hudspeth has now been charged with one count of 2nd degree murder and one count of failing to comply to a court order.

Daylajae Hudspeth