Katherine Bryan Hoover, 25, of Brooksville, Florida, died on July 26, 2014, after suffering a fatal gunshot wound to the head while visiting a friend’s home. She and her husband were at William DeHayes’s residence when DeHayes, reportedly under the influence of methadone and Lortabs, began showing off his gun collection and twirling a loaded firearm; the gun discharged and struck Katherine. She died in hospital a few hours later. Her unborn son, Rehlin, delivered by emergency C-section at about five months gestation, lived for roughly 30 minutes before also dying.

DeHayes has said the shooting was accidental. He was not arrested immediately, which prompted public outcry and petitions from Katherine’s family, particularly her mother, who have pressed local authorities and sought accountability. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office investigated, but the case has been marked by delays and disputes over the circumstances and legal handling.

Does anyone have information about the night of July 26, 2014, or about William DeHayes’s actions that evening?