In the quiet community of Bay Springs, Mississippi, a suspected domestic dispute shattered the peace on December 16, 2022, leaving two people dead, including 24-year-old Mya Ann Carter. The events unfolded on a Friday, prompting a response from the Jasper County Sheriff's Department to a residence on County Road 1719 in the Stringer community after a 911 caller reported hearing screams and the sound of gunshots.
Upon their arrival, deputies discovered a grim scene.
Inside the home, they found 33-year-old Jermane Woulard in a bedroom, suffering from wounds and unresponsive. A further search of the property led to the discovery of Mya Ann Carter, who was found deceased outside the residence. Authorities from the Bay Springs Police Department also assisted in the investigation into the two deaths.
Investigators quickly began to piece together the tragic incident, with officials stating their belief that the deaths were the result of a domestic dispute. While the investigation was ongoing, authorities did not release further details about the specific sequence of events that led to the deaths of both Carter and Woulard. Information regarding any prior history of domestic disputes at the residence was not made public in the immediate aftermath of the incident.
The case has been characterized by law enforcement as a domestic dispute that turned deadly. Online sources and official reports have not indicated that any other individuals are being sought in connection with the deaths of Mya Ann Carter and Jermane Woulard, with the investigation focusing on the circumstances that led to the violent encounter between the two. As of late 2025, there have been no public announcements of any arrests being made in the case.
