Authorities in Sanford, Florida, have made significant headway in a homicide case that has lingered since 2022, resulting in an arrest that might bring some resolution to the involved families. On Monday, Sanford Police Investigators, following an exhaustive inquiry that established probable cause, apprehended Thallas Jerome Inman Jr. on charges connected to the killing of Isaiah Ezrah Diaz, which took place on November 20, 2022.
At the time of the latest arrest, Inman was already incarcerated at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility, the involvement in an unrelated premeditated first-degree murder case tying him to the penal system. Sanford Police Department and the State Attorney's Office issued the warrant for the November homicide, indicating Inman as one of the gunmen involved. Chief Cecil Smith was quoted, “While we cannot bring Isaiah back to his family, we do hope that this arrest is a step towards healing for Isaiah’s family." The investigators' tenacity sends a clear message, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of justice, culminating in this seemingly lengthy overdue arrest.
Going back to the incident in question, the Sanford Police Department was initially called to the Hatteras Sound Apartments at 13000 Island Bay Cir. on November 20, 2022, where they discovered a vehicle riddled with gunfire. Tragically, inside that vehicle lay Isaiah Diaz, deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. An additional victim, also struck by bullets, was found and urgently sent to a local area hospital for treatment. Witnesses indicated that multiple subjects had assailed the vehicle with semi-automatic firearms, leading to the brutal scene unraveled by the responding officers.
The Sanford Police Department asks the public for information about the crime and urges anyone who knows something to come forward. The case is still open, and investigators are focused on finding those responsible for Isaiah Diaz's death. People with information can contact Sanford Police or use Crimeline, which offers anonymity and cash rewards for tips that help solve homicide cases.
