Uber Driver Admits to Raping and Killing Single Black Mom After Picking Her Up

Nationwide — Chanti Dixon, a 30-year-old African American mother of two, was tragically found dead after disappearing from an Indianapolis nightclub where she worked. She had taken an Uber ride in the early hours of Sunday morning and was later discovered in a wooded area near her home, with evidence of a violent crime.

According to WRTV, Dixon’s family became alarmed when she didn’t return home and used her phone’s location to find her. They immediately contacted the police, who then identified the Uber driver, Francisco Valadez, 29, as a suspect. Initially, Valadez told authorities that an armed man had attacked Dixon while she was in his vehicle. However, after further investigation, Valadez confessed to being responsible for her death.

Police believe Valadez took Dixon to her street, where he carried out the attack just steps away from her home. Authorities tracked his car to his residence and found evidence linking him to the crime. After providing conflicting accounts of the incident, Valadez eventually admitted to assaulting and killing Dixon.

Dixon had only recently moved into her new home on Earhart Street with her two children, Dashun, 13, and Chianti, 10. Her mother, Rise Dixon, spoke lovingly about her daughter, describing her as selfless and deeply devoted to her family. “You could never miss her presence,” she said, recalling the warmth and energy Dixon brought to those around her.

Indianapolis Police Chief Chris Bailey announced that Valadez has been charged with murder, describing the crime as senseless and tragic. The family has set up a GoFundMe page to support Dixon’s children, and police are continuing their investigation, asking anyone with additional information to come forward. Uber also expressed condolences to Dixon’s family during this difficult time.