Jami Dawn Vincent, a 33-year-old woman from Eddystone, Pennsylvania, tragically lost her life on December 20, 2015. Born in 1982, she was a 1998 graduate of the American Home School. At the time of her death, she was managing the Lotus Restaurant in Media, Pennsylvania, and operated an online store on Etsy specializing in vintage clothing. Jami was also passionate about reading and writing short stories and poetry. She cherished spending time with her nephews and family gatherings.
The circumstances surrounding her death were tragic. Roger J. McBride, a 31-year-old man from Eddystone, was charged with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in connection with her death. According to reports, McBride was playing with a .45 caliber handgun when the incident occurred. He allegedly placed the gun to Jami's forehead and pulled the trigger, resulting in her fatal injury. McBride claimed the shooting was accidental, stating he did not know the gun was loaded. Witnesses reported that McBride was handling the handgun when the shooting took place.
Following the incident, McBride was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. He waived his preliminary hearing, and his attorney indicated that they were working towards a plea agreement with prosecutors to spare the victim's family a trial. The case was scheduled to proceed to common pleas court.
Jami's family and friends mourned her untimely passing. Her obituary highlighted her love for her family, her creative pursuits, and her dedication to her work. She was survived by her parents, Fred and Lois Vincent; her sisters, Bess Vincent-Breeden and Sara Vincent; her brother, Greg Vincent; her nephews, Waylon Dean Breeden and Ashford F. Vincent-Massey; her maternal grandmother, Elsa Mollo-Snow; and her paternal grandparents, Clifford and Phyllis Vincent.
