A welfare check in Meridianville, Alabama, on September 6, 2017, uncovered the homicide of 54-year-old Jana Harbin at her home on Callaway Lane. Harbin had retired from the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office after 25 years and had served with the Meridianville Volunteer Fire Department since 2006, where she was regarded as a mother figure in the department and community.

Investigators identified a primary suspect as her son, 23-year-old Landon Lee Harbin. A murder warrant was issued and authorities warned he should be considered armed and dangerous; he was reported driving a silver 2010 Toyota Corolla with an Alabama firefighter’s license plate. The search followed him out of state and ended when Michigan troopers stopped the stolen vehicle on I-94. An exchange of gunfire occurred during the stop, after which Landon Harbin surrendered and was taken into custody. The family and community were left to mourn Jana Harbin’s death.

If anyone knew Jana Harbin or has information about her death, please share what you know.