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Jennifer Evans Lilly

Death by Force
Case Description
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Jennifer Evans Lilly, a 38-year-old woman from Vanceboro, NC, tragically lost her life on March 16, 2015. Jennifer, who was born into a military family and had resided in the Vanceboro community for the past 15 years, was known for her love of photography and her dedication to her children. On the day of her death, Jennifer was shot by her husband, Van Lilly, in front of their two children, Trent Evans, 11, and Bella Evans, 12. The incident occurred at their home on Campbell Road in Vanceboro du ...Read More
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  • http://www.wbtw.com/story/28542666/man-facing-open-murder-charge-in-shooting-death-of-wife
  • Murder victim had filed protection order against suspect in 2011
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    Victim Details

    Jennifer Evans Lilly

    Female

    Vanceboro

    NC

    2015-03-16

    38

    Jennifer

    Evans Lilly

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't stop thinking about how this tragedy unfolded in front of Trent and Bella. It's deeply unset... ...Read More
    01/23/2025
    I can't stop thinking about the impact this tragedy must have had on the children, Trent and Bella. ... ...Read More
    05/14/2024
    I’ve been thinking about the impact this tragedy has on Trent and Bella. It’s unimaginable to th... ...Read More
    05/18/2023
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