Natalya Ivanovna Malakhova, 49, was found dead at a residence on Walter Way in Maynardville, Tennessee on March 3, 2025. Officers responding to a report of a possible domestic incident and shooting discovered Natalya and a 58-year-old man, Stephen Jenkins, both pronounced dead at the scene. Natalya’s death was later described as a homicide by firearm; both bodies were sent for autopsy.

Born in Magadan, Russia, Natalya immigrated to the United States at 21 and raised two daughters. Family remembered her as dynamic, intelligent, loving, strong and self-sufficient. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the active inquiry with the Maynardville Police Department. No suspects or arrests have been publicly identified.

If anyone knew Natalya, Stephen, or saw activity on Walter Way around March 3, 2025, please come forward with information.