WILSON, NC – In a shocking turn of events, a North Carolina man, recently released from prison, is facing serious charges after being accused of killing his mother and teenage brother. Authorities found the tragic scene just days after his release, plunging the community into grief and raising questions about his motives.
Da’Ron Donta Jenkins, 25, had just returned to his mother’s home in Wilson following his release from prison. His brief stay took a tragic turn on March 31 when police were called to the house to respond to a report of “an unknown type call.”
Upon arrival, officers discovered Dana Jenkins, 50, and Daryn Cox, 15, dead inside the residence. Law enforcement identified Da’Ron Jenkins as the primary suspect in the deaths of his mother and brother.
Prior to this incident, Jenkins had been released from state prison, having served a sentence for larceny of firearms and multiple convictions related to breaking and entering vehicles. This information was accessed through court records. The recent tragedy has drawn attention to his time post-incarceration and his brief return to civilian life before the crime occurred.
Relatives of the victims, struggling to come to terms with the loss, shared their perspectives with local news outlets. Juanilla Kornegay, Dana Jenkins’ cousin and next-door neighbor, recounted her concerns about Da’Ron’s demeanor upon his release. She noticed a change in him that suggested something was not right, explaining, “You could see it in his eyes. The look told you everything, but I didn’t know that it would lead to this.”
Following the grim discovery, Da’Ron Jenkins was swiftly taken into custody. He appeared in court on April 1 and is now held in Wilson County Jail without bond as the investigation continues to unfold.
The deaths have shaken the tight-knit community, prompting residents and officials alike to examine the circumstances that led to this tragedy. Friends and family are left grappling with the senseless loss, hoping for justice and answers as the legal process proceeds.
As the investigation remains active, authorities aim to uncover further details about Jenkins’ actions and any underlying factors that may have contributed to the alleged murders. For now, Wilson mourns a devastating loss and awaits justice for Dana Jenkins and Daryn Cox.