Jennifer Hickmon was a 37-year-old physical education teacher and coach at the Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Fred F. Florence Middle School in Dallas. On July 12, 2020 her family requested a welfare check after she did not respond to calls and messages; police entered her home on Happy Trails Drive and found her dead. Authorities determined she died from homicidal violence.

Investigators identified 35-year-old Jeffery Alan Scott as the primary suspect. He also reportedly claimed to have killed an ex-boyfriend of Hickmon, but detectives could not locate any other victims or verify that claim. Scott was charged with murder and remained in custody pending transfer to the Dallas County jail; the account also mentions additional charges related to attempted capital murder of a peace officer during his arrest.

Hickmon had worked at the school for 13 years and was remembered by colleagues and students as a dedicated, compassionate educator. A memorial of balloons and candles was placed outside her home. If anyone knew Jennifer, her movements around July 12, 2020, or has information about the case, please come forward.