Jersey City Man Sentenced to 17 Years for 2021 Homicide

Jersey City, NJ — Tyquan Baisden, a 28-year-old resident of Jersey City, was sentenced to 17 years in New Jersey State Prison for his role in the 2021 homicide of Diamond Davila. The sentencing took place on Thursday, July 25, 2024, before the Honorable Angelo Servidio.

Baisden had previously pleaded guilty to Aggravated Manslaughter on May 2, 2024. As part of his sentence, Baisden will be subject to the No Early Release Act, meaning he will be ineligible for parole until he has served 85 percent of his sentence.

The case dates back to October 19, 2021, when Jersey City Police responded to a report of a deceased female at 131 Woodlawn Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found 27-year-old Diamond Davila, who was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:08 p.m. The Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed that Davila’s death was the result of homicidal violence.

The prosecution was led by Hudson County Assistant Prosecutor Priya Ramrup, who represented the state throughout the proceedings. The sentence brings a measure of justice for the tragic loss of Davila and underscores the seriousness with which the Hudson County legal system handles violent crimes.