On December 24, 2024, two young women were found shot to death inside a home on Lee Road 2113 in Beulah, Alabama. Kayden Lynch, 19, and her 18-year-old stepsister and roommate Madison Daly were discovered unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds after a report of gunfire to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office around 3:48 p.m. Both were pronounced dead at the scene; Daly was the mother of a young toddler.

Authorities identified 18-year-old Jalen Dashawn Holmes, a neighbor, as a suspect. Investigators say Holmes allegedly assaulted his mother at the adjacent home, took a handgun, then went next door; witnesses reported hearing several gunshots shortly after the alleged assault. Holmes was taken into custody at the scene and charged with capital murder of two or more victims. A friend of the victims said Lynch had been in love with Holmes.

The investigation is ongoing. If anyone knew Kayden or Madison, or has information about the events that afternoon, please come forward.