Autumn Suzanne Joiner, 30, was found fatally shot in the Nashville apartment she shared with her boyfriend on September 6, 2024. Known for her work in music, filmmaking and painting, she had sent friends texts that night saying she was afraid of her boyfriend and wanted to end the relationship and have him move out.

Her boyfriend, 26-year-old Jack Becker, placed a 911 call saying Autumn had shot herself in the head while they were in bed. He later said the pistol accidentally discharged when his finger slipped into the trigger guard. Homicide detectives determined those accounts did not match the physical evidence at the scene, including the victim’s positioning when she was shot. Becker was arrested and charged with criminal homicide and jailed on a $500,000 bond.

Anyone who knew Autumn, her movements that evening, or has information about the relationship is asked to come forward.