In 2004, Tamron Hall's stepsister was found murdered in the backyard of her Houston, Texas, home — a tragic event that would greatly impact Hall's life. "No one deserves what happened to my sister," Hall revealed to People. "For a long time I was hesitant about sharing our story." Hall explained that Renate had a history of abusive relationships and that one of these men was "the only person of interest" named in the investigation. Unfortunately, with a lack of evidence, the case, as of this writing, remains unsolved.
In 2019, the broadcaster featured her nephew, Leroy Moore III, as a guest on her talk show. Hall explained the guilt she felt "for many years believing I had abandoned my sister and that I was more worried about career than family" (via Oprah Daily). Additionally, Hall told People that she worried her stepsister had felt "judged" by her for her poor choices.
Moore also took years to come to terms with the tragic loss. "I had to realize that there were things I didn't do and there were times I didn't say something when I should of," he said. "Once I owned that, I realized the best way to give back is to make sure that nobody else went through what I went through." These days, both Hall and Moore "give back" by working with the group Safe Horizon to help victims of domestic abuse.
If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233. You can also find more information, resources, and support at their website.
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