Man Killed in Durham Carjacking, Police Seek Public’s Help In Search for Suspect

DURHAM, NC – Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Tiffany Springfield, 39, who has been charged with murder in connection with the death of John Walker Jr., 39, in early February.

Homicide Investigation Unfolds

The case, initially classified as a death investigation, took a turn when further evidence revealed that Walker was killed during a violent carjacking.

On February 7, 2025, at approximately 6:52 p.m., Durham police responded to a report of an unconscious man in a parking lot on the 2100 block of N. Roxboro Street. When officers arrived, they found Walker unresponsive. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Suspect Identified & Charged

Following an in-depth investigation, police determined that Walker’s death resulted from injuries sustained during the carjacking. On February 21, 2025, authorities formally charged Tiffany Springfield with murder.

However, Springfield remains at large, and law enforcement is urging anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.

Description & How to Report Tips

Springfield is described as a Black female, approximately 5’4” tall, weighing about 240 pounds.

Anyone with information to help with this investigation is encouraged to contact Investigator J. Berkstresser at (919) 560-4440 ext. 29538, submit a CrimeStoppers tip online at durhamcrimestoppers.org, or call (919) 683-1200.

CrimeStoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest, and callers can remain anonymous.

Durham CrimeStoppers

CrimeStoppers is a tip line that allows tipsters to report criminal activity anonymously. It is a partnership between the community, the media, law enforcement agencies, and businesses working together to solve crime. Callers are encouraged, via cash rewards and a promise of anonymity, to provide information leading to the arrest of suspected criminals. Information related to unsolved crimes and wanted persons is distributed to the community via various forms of media. Tipsters are encouraged to call CrimeStoppers and anonymously give any information about the unsolved crime or fugitive. CrimeStoppers forwards the information to the investigating law enforcement agency within Durham County. If the information is used by law enforcement and leads to a felony arrest, the tipster may be eligible to receive a cash reward. Reward payments range from a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $2,000, depending on the severity of the crime. Visit www.durhamcrimestoppers.org for more information.