Overview

• Da’ron Jenkins, 25, faces two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing his mother, Dana Jenkins, 50, and teenage brother, Daryn Cox, 15, on March 31, 2025.
• The alleged murders occurred in the family home in Wilson, North Carolina, just six days after Jenkins’ release from prison for larceny and burglary convictions.
• Authorities have not disclosed the manner of death or a motive, but family members reported noticing troubling behavior from Jenkins in the days leading up to the incident.
• Dana Jenkins and Daryn Cox were active members of their church and community, leaving their loved ones and neighbors in shock and mourning.
• Jenkins remains in custody without bond at the Wilson County Jail following his initial court appearance on April 1, as the investigation into the killings continues.