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Son Accused of Murdering Mother and Brother Days After Prison Release

4/3/2025

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In a tragic turn of events, Da'ron Jenkins, 25, stands accused of brutally murdering his mother, Dana, 50, and younger brother, Daryn, 15, in Wilson, North Carolina. This shocking incident occurred just days after his release from prison on March 25. Family members had expressed worries about his troubling behavior leading up to the crime. Jenkins now faces two counts of first-degree murder and remains behind bars without bond.

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In a tragic turn of events, Da'ron Jenkins, 25, stands accused of brutally murdering his mother, Dana, 50, and younger brother, Daryn, 15, in Wilson, North Carolina. This shocking incident occurred just days after his release from prison on March 25. Family members had expressed worries about his troubling behavior leading up to the crime. Jenkins now faces two counts of first-degree murder and remains behind bars without bond.