In the quiet community of Marana, Arizona, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded, forever altering the lives of a local family. Jeanette Hernandez, a 52-year-old woman, was killed on Friday, July 1, 2016, in a shocking act of violence that also claimed the life of her sister.
That evening, a family member returned to a home on North Iron Ridge Drive to a grim discovery. Inside, law enforcement would find three individuals deceased from gunshot wounds. The victims were identified as Jeanette Hernandez and her 46-year-old sister, Ana Solis. The investigation into the deaths quickly revealed a grim narrative.
Authorities determined that the incident was a double murder-suicide. The suspect in the deaths of the two sisters was identified as Ana's son and Jeanette's nephew, 23-year-old Darius Solis. Investigators concluded that Darius Solis fatally shot his mother and his aunt before turning the gun on himself.
As the investigation progressed, law enforcement officials worked to uncover a motive for the devastating actions of the young man. However, the reason behind the violent outburst that led to the deaths of three family members remained under investigation. The community was left to mourn the loss of Jeanette Hernandez and Ana Solis, their lives cut short in a tragedy that left more questions than answers. Since the sole suspect took his own life, no arrests were made in connection with the case.
