On August 4, 2018, 32-year-old Darlene Yocum was shot and killed in her home on Stephens Road in Maineville, Ohio. The shooting happened around 10:25 p.m. Her live-in boyfriend, Christopher Timmons, fled the scene in a truck but was taken into custody a short time later in Deerfield Township and charged with reckless homicide; the prosecutor indicated additional charges could be possible.

Five of Yocum’s children were at the residence when officers arrived; the oldest was 14 and the family included a newborn about two weeks old. Neighbors and first responders provided immediate help to the children, supplying shelter, diapers and emotional support. Yocum’s brother described Timmons as controlling, manipulative and abusive and had warned her previously.

The investigation into Yocum’s death is ongoing. If anyone knew Darlene or has information about what happened that night, please come forward.