Overview

• Da’ron Jenkins, 25, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his mother, Dana Jenkins, 50, and his teenage brother, Daryn Cox, 15.
• The victims were discovered in their Wilson, North Carolina home on March 31, 2025, with authorities yet to disclose a motive or cause of death.
• Jenkins had been released from prison just six days prior, after serving over five years for theft-related crimes, including gun theft and vehicle burglary.
• A family member reported Jenkins displayed erratic behavior and signs of mental instability in the days leading up to the killings.
• The victims, described as beloved members of their local church community, have left their family and neighbors grappling with profound grief and unanswered questions.