In the summer of 2021, a tragic event unfolded in a Denver apartment, resulting in the death of 34-year-old Elwood Johnson, a Black male. On the morning of July 24th, Johnson and a woman named Taryn Meyer, 38, were found shot to death in an apartment located at 4955 East Donald Avenue. The residence was known as a transient location where multiple people would often stay.
Investigations into the double homicide revealed that the victims and the alleged perpetrator were acquainted.
The suspect was identified as 22-year-old Jakeob Voorhis. He was initially arrested on a menacing charge but was later connected to the murders of Johnson and Meyer. According to Denver police, Voorhis was suspected of shooting and killing both individuals.
The circumstances surrounding the killings suggest a complex social dynamic within the shared living space. The fact that Voorhis and the victims knew each other pointed towards personal relationships potentially playing a role in the motive. Following an investigation, the Denver police announced Voorhis's arrest in connection with the double murder. He subsequently faced murder charges for the deaths of Elwood Johnson and Taryn Meyer.
