Taylor Mae Lane was 21 and lived in St. Louis, Missouri. She was an active exhibitor in the purebred dog community and traveled to dog shows. On the night of October 11, 2016, Taylor and her boyfriend, 32-year-old Nathan Dieckmann, were at their home on Pennsylvania Avenue near Dakota Street in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood when intruders broke in and opened fire. Both victims were killed in the attack, which authorities classified as a double homicide.

Taylor’s Doberman Pinscher, Audrey, was shot twice while attempting to protect her owner but survived and later required extensive veterinary care. A funeral for Taylor took place at Kutis Affton Chapel and she was buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery. Family and the dog show community raised funds to help with funeral and veterinary expenses.

Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department investigated and sought public help; a reward has been offered for information. The perpetrators have not been publicly identified and no confirmed arrests are reported, leaving the case unsolved. If anyone knew Taylor, Nathan, the household, or saw activity near Pennsylvania Avenue on October 11, 2016, contact investigators with information.