Jeanette Jewel Hamby Markley, a 38-year-old woman of Caucasian ethnicity, tragically passed away on August 23, 2001, in Garland, Texas. Her death was the result of a violent incident that led to a significant investigation and legal proceedings.
The incident began as a domestic disturbance call at an apartment on the 700 block of Broadway Commons. When Garland police officers arrived, they found the apartment door forced open and two small children inside.
As officers moved in to ensure the children's safety, gunfire erupted from a back bedroom. Officers took cover and issued commands, eventually arresting a man named Brodrick Earl Kennedy, who exited the bedroom and surrendered without further incident.
Inside the bedroom, officers discovered two adult women who had been shot. One of the women, identified as Donillie Lashay Kennedy, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other, Shirley Jean Phillips, was hospitalized and later succumbed to her injuries. The investigation revealed that Donillie Kennedy was the wife of Brodrick Earl Kennedy, and Shirley Jean Phillips was her mother. Both women were 38 and 58 years old, respectively.
Brodrick Earl Kennedy was taken into custody and charged with capital murder in connection with the deaths of his wife and mother-in-law. The children present during the incident were physically unharmed and were placed in the custody of their extended family. The Garland Police Department offered its full support to the grieving families during this difficult time.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities continue to work diligently to uncover all details surrounding the tragic event. The community has been deeply affected by the loss of Jeanette Jewel Hamby Markley and Donillie Lashay Kennedy, and efforts are being made to ensure justice is served.
: Find a Grave
: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
