On a late Wednesday evening in Rock Hill, South Carolina, the life of Jennifer Ashley Seymour, a 33-year-old female, was tragically cut short. On February 19, 2020, authorities discovered Seymour and a man, identified as 51-year-old Billy Wayne Stroud Jr. of Matthews, North Carolina, deceased inside her home on Eden Terrace. Both individuals had sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators with the Rock Hill Police Department quickly determined that the
two were known to each other and characterized the incident as a murder-suicide. The York County Coroner's office confirmed that Seymour's death was being investigated as a homicide, while Stroud's death was ruled a suicide. Based on the investigation, authorities are not seeking any other suspects in connection with this case.
Jennifer, known to her loved ones as Ashley, was a mother of three children: Isabella, Luke, and Bianca. She was remembered for her vibrant personality and kindness. At the time of her passing, she was a Certified Medical Assistant at a dermatology practice, where she was adored for making patients feel welcome and comfortable. She also ran a successful business creating unique and personalized gifts. Her family, including her husband, Sam Seymour, and her parents, were left to cherish her memory.
