Lindsey Marie Price, a 23-year-old woman from Tampa, FL, tragically lost her life on July 18, 2015. Lindsey, who was born on July 18, 1992, was found dead in a hotel room at the Westin Hotel on Harbour Island. The Tampa Police Department ruled her death a murder-suicide. According to the police, Lindsey was shot by Jay Gordon Stevens, a 32-year-old man, who then turned the gun on himself.
Both Lindsey and Jay were discovered with upper body trauma, and the incident occurred just before midnight.
Lindsey Marie Price was a finance coordinator with Cyquest Business Solutions and a member of the Family of God United Methodist Church. She was a Palmetto High School graduate and had attended Manatee Community College. Lindsey was survived by her mother, Sandra L. Price, her son, Dominic T. Stevens, and other family members. The relationship between Lindsey and Jay Stevens had been tumultuous, marked by emotional abuse and depression. They had been together for six years and shared a son. Jay Stevens, an Army veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan, was known to have struggled with his mental health.
The murder-suicide was a shocking event for the community and Lindsey's family. Her mother, Sandy Price, has since become an advocate against domestic violence, hoping to prevent similar tragedies. She has spoken out about the importance of recognizing and escaping abusive relationships, emphasizing that Lindsey's death was the culmination of years of emotional turmoil. The investigation into the incident confirmed that Jay Stevens was the sole perpetrator, and no further arrests or litigations were reported in connection with Lindsey's death.
