Diana Sarah Kellam, a 39-year-old mother of three from Jacksonville, Florida, tragically lost her life on February 6, 2022. She was found dead from a gunshot wound in a parking lot between a Krystal restaurant and a Gate gas station on Baymeadows Road. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office classified her death as an unclassified homicide. According to reports, there was an altercation before she was shot at close range in the stomach.
The incident left her family and friends in deep mourning, remembering her as a happy, caring, independent, hardworking, and loving person who was always willing to help others.
The investigation into Diana's death revealed that her boyfriend was a suspect. He was arrested the morning after the shooting for discharging a firearm from a car in public and possession of cocaine. The arrest report indicated that he admitted to bringing his gun into Diana's car before the shooting occurred under unknown circumstances. Two shell casings were found in her car, further linking him to the crime. Despite these findings, the investigation remained ongoing, with family members seeking more answers and justice for Diana.
Diana's death not only left a void in the lives of her loved ones but also highlighted the need for thorough investigations in such tragic cases. Her family, particularly her cousin Sonia Cantos, expressed their grief and desire for justice, emphasizing that Diana did not deserve to die in such a manner. The community rallied around her family, with local animal rescue organizations stepping in to help rehome her pets, as her children moved up north with other family members. The case continued to draw attention, with calls for anyone with information to come forward to aid the investigation.
