Homicide

Shortly before 8:00 am on Monday, October 30 th , a passerby found a woman lying next to the road near the train tracks in the 10800 block of South Meridian. Responding deputies noticed trauma to the woman’s body and she was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The woman has been identified as 40 year old Tamsen R. Kayzer of Wichita.

We are now investigating this death as a homicide and we are asking for help from the public. The suspect who we are currently looking for is Darnell D. Coleman, a 40 year old man from Wichita. (pictured below). Coleman is black male, 6’ 1” tall and weighs 190 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Additionally, we would like to talk to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area of the railroad crossing in the 10800 block of South Meridian between 11:00 pm, Sunday October 29 th , and 8:00 am, Monday October 30th.

Anyone with information about Coleman’s whereabouts or information about suspicious activity in the 10800 block of South Meridian can call 911, or Sheriff’s Investigations at 316-660-5300, or they can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 316-267-2111. An anonymous tip can also be submitted through the P3 Tips mobile app.