Tamla Horsford

Tamla Horsford was a 40-year-old Black American woman whose death in November 2018 in Cumming, Georgia, drew widespread attention and later became the subject of public debate.

Tamla Horsford was a 40-year-old Black American woman whose death in November 2018 in Cumming, Georgia, became the subject of widespread public debate. Authorities ruled the death accidental, stating that Horsford fell from a deck after consuming alcohol and marijuana, but her family and others have questioned that conclusion.

Death and official findings

Horsford was found dead on November 4, 2018, in the backyard of a home in Cumming, Georgia, after attending an adult slumber party. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said she likely fell from a second-story deck. The Georgia medical examiner ruled the death accidental and said there was no evidence of foul play. Toxicology reports indicated alcohol and marijuana in her system.

Public controversy

Although officials ruled the death accidental, the case drew criticism and speculation because of questions about the scene, injuries, and investigation. Horsford's family and some commentators have argued that the circumstances warranted further scrutiny, and the case has continued to be discussed publicly.

Investigation and evidence

Public reports cited blunt force injuries, toxicology findings, and the sheriff's office conclusion that alcohol and marijuana may have contributed to a fatal fall. Authorities said they found no evidence of foul play when the case was closed.