Everleigh Marie Harewood, a one-year-old girl from Hillsboro, Ohio, tragically lost her life on June 3, 2016. The incident was part of a murder-suicide involving her father, Timothy Harewood, who was 35 years old. Timothy Harewood shot Everleigh while she was asleep in her crib and then attempted to shoot her mother, Sarah Marie Kincer, but the gun misfired. After failing to shoot his ex-partner, Timothy turned the gun on himself and committed suicide.
The argument between Timothy Harewood and Sarah Marie Kincer began on Thursday night and escalated into Friday, leading to the tragic events. Witnesses reported that Timothy went inside the home, retrieved a gun, and shot Everleigh before going outside to confront Sarah. The sheriff's office received a 911 call at 3:14 p.m. on the day of the incident, and law enforcement officers, along with emergency services, responded to the scene.
Highland County Sheriff Donnie Barrera stated that the case was essentially wrapped up, with the only remaining step being the results of blood work sent to a forensic laboratory. A GoFundMe account was set up to help Sarah Marie Kincer and her three other children with expenses, as there was no life insurance to cover the costs.
The community expressed shock and sympathy, with many offering support and condolences to the grieving family. A memorial service for Everleigh was planned, and relatives from both sides of the family tried to cope with the grief and understand what led to the tragedy.
There were no arrests or suspects in this case, as it was determined to be a murder-suicide. The investigation concluded with the understanding that Timothy Harewood was responsible for the deaths of his daughter and himself.
