Willow Singer, a 19-year-old from San Diego, California, tragically lost her life on February 26, 2019, in what authorities have determined to be a murder-suicide. Willow was found dead alongside her ex-boyfriend, Thomas Jordan Hayes, also 19, in the doorway of her home. Both individuals had sustained fatal gunshot wounds to their upper bodies. The incident was discovered by Willow's mother, Adele Singer, who returned home around 8 p.m.
and found the bodies, prompting a neighbor to call 911 after hearing her screams. Investigators believe that Hayes shot Willow before turning the gun on himself. This conclusion was supported by evidence at the scene and statements from those who knew the couple.
The relationship between Willow and Hayes had reportedly been tumultuous, with Hayes described as a controlling ex-boyfriend. Willow had recently ended the relationship, which may have contributed to the tragic events. Just days before her death, Willow had reached out to a friend, expressing a desire to discuss something related to Hayes, but she never got the chance to confide in her friend. The murder-suicide occurred only five days after the death of Willow's father, Daniel Singer, who had succumbed to esophageal cancer. This series of events left Adele Singer grappling with the loss of both her husband and daughter in a short span of time.
The San Diego Police Department launched an investigation into the incident, treating it as a murder-suicide from the outset. There were no arrests or additional suspects involved, as the evidence clearly pointed to Hayes as the perpetrator. The community was left in shock, with neighbors and friends mourning the loss of Willow, who was remembered as a bright and promising young woman. The case did not lead to any further litigation or law cases, as the primary suspect was deceased. The investigation concluded with the determination that Hayes had acted alone in the tragic event.
