Tacoma police have arrested a Pierce County man in connection with the disappearance and death of his girlfriend, Dawn Dill-Pickett.
30 year old Kendrick Deshaun Bruce has been charged with first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree identity theft, and unlawful disposal of human remains.
Records allege he killed his girlfriend, 37 year old Dawn Dill-Pickett (also known as Tomorrow Dawn Dill), sometime between March 1-March 28.
Dawn was reported missing on April 1 by a friend who said they hadn’t heard from her since March 23. During their initial welfare visit, police didn’t find anything suspicious at her apartment.
Financial records and surveillance video obtained later linked Bruce to transactions using her account after she disappeared.
A search of Bruce’s Jeep was conducted with cadaver dogs, who altered to the the vehicles rear door, back seat, and cargo area.
Investigators also looked through Bruce’s internet search history which included searches such as “how to knock someone out,” “how long does it take a body to start stinking after death,” “how to clean up blood from carpet” and “how long does rigor mortis last.”
On May 20, 2026, a search warrant was conducted at Dawn’s apartment. Investigators found what appeared to be blood evidence in multiple areas of the home.
Dawn’s body has not been found. Bruce is currently being held on a $2 million bond.
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