Karen Marie Lyle, 40, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was found dead of a gunshot wound to the forehead on February 13, 2017, alongside her 15-year-old daughter Shanice Smith, who suffered a gunshot wound to the left cheek. Both bodies were covered with blankets when police discovered them in the home.

Investigators say the primary suspect was Karen’s husband of ten months, 32-year-old Kevin Kemoy Nelson. Nelson called 911 reporting shots fired and, during a nearly five-hour standoff with police and a SWAT team, was arrested on two counts of suspicion of murder without premeditation. In a 911 call he reportedly confessed to shooting both Karen and Shanice. Neighbors recalled hearing gunfire the night of February 10, 2017, between about 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., and Nelson had told his sister that he’d argued with Karen and shot her, a statement he later said was a joke.

The case was described as driven by Nelson’s alleged rage and suspicions that Karen had been unfaithful. The deaths underscore the deadly consequences of domestic violence. If anyone knew Karen, Shanice, or observed activity at their address on February 10, 2017, please come forward with information.