Brianna Marie Nelson was 10 when she died on July 28, 2020. She lived in Elyria, Ohio, and attended Crestwood Elementary School. Family details note she enjoyed tap, jazz and ballet, and played volleyball and soccer; relatives called her The Princess.

Brianna died in an incident that also killed her parents, John R. Nelson and Robin M. Nelson, and her brothers, Gavin R. Nelson and Liam J. Nelson. Neighbors reported loud bangs and screaming on the evening of July 27, and police were called the next morning after John Nelson did not report to work. Investigators determined John Nelson shot his wife and three children and then died by a gunshot wound at the property; the family dog was also found dead.

No motive was disclosed. If anyone knew the Nelson family or has information about what led to this tragedy, please share tips for the investigation.