Joan Jefferson Bernard, 62, was found dead at her home in Keeling, Virginia, alongside her 25-year-old daughter Emily Bivens and 14-month-old grandson Cullen Bivens after a neighbor reported hearing gunshots. The discovery prompted a large investigation and a manhunt that led authorities to identify Joan’s 18-year-old son Matthew Bernard as a suspect.

Matthew Bernard was located running naked in a nearby area and taken into custody, later placed on suicide watch. He was charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. Court filings show he was ordered to undergo a mental evaluation to determine fitness for trial, and search warrants mentioned a possible religious motivation based on material found on his cellphone.

The killings devastated the family and the Keeling community. If anyone knew Joan, Emily, Cullen, or has information about what happened, please come forward.