Jonathan Locke Ryan, 39, was shot to death at his home on Gould Drive in Sherburne, New York, on October 19, 2020. A long-time village resident and a developmental disability rehabilitation aide at the Valley Ridge Facility in Norwich, Ryan was a father known in the community for his kindness and love of fishing.

Ryan was found deceased in an upstairs bedroom; the shotgun believed to be the murder weapon was located in its case on a living room couch. Gillett, then 36 and a resident of Johnson City, contacted 911, was taken into custody at the scene without incident, and was charged with second-degree murder.

Gillett did not offer an explanation for her actions during the investigation or court proceedings. In May 2021 she pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and received a sentence of 18 years to life. Did anyone who knew Jonathan or the couple notice changes in their relationship before October 19, 2020?