Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Rhiannon Layendecker death by force case profile photo

Rhiannon Layendecker

Case from Englewood, FL dated Dec 16, 2017

Victim Details

Rhiannon W Layendecker

Female

White / Caucasian

Englewood

FL

2017-12-16

51

Rhiannon

Layendecker

07/02/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Rhiannon W. Layendecker, aged 51, tragically passed away on December 16, 2017, in Englewood, Florida. Her death was the result of a violent incident that shocked the local community. According to reports, Layendecker was shot by her wife, Jessica J. Winkler, during an argument at their home. The altercation escalated, leading Winkler to retrieve a firearm and fatally shoot Layendecker. The medical examiner confirmed that Layendecker died from a single gunshot wound.

Following the incident ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Rhiannon Layendecker, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Sarasota Herald: Englewood woman tried to cover up murder, sheriff says
  • Rhiannon W Layendecker, age 51 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 4 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I can't stop thinking about how eerie it must be for the investigators who retrieve weapons thrown i... ...Read More
    06/21/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Rhiannon Layendecker

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Englewood, Florida

    Autumn Higgs death by force case in Englewood, FL

    Autumn Higgs

    Death: Mar 31, 2021
    Autumn Higgs, a 16-year-old Caucasian female from Englewood, FL, tragically died on March 31, 2021, , ...Read More