Tragic Incident in Florida: Mother Remembered as Hero
A mother from Florida is being celebrated for her bravery after an altercation during an NFL game resulted in her husband’s violent actions. Jason Kenney, aged 47, tragically shot and killed his wife, Crystal Loure, who was 38, before turning the gun on himself just days before Christmas, according to local law enforcement.
On December 22, 2025, authorities reported that Kenney had been drinking while watching a game inside a shed at their Highland City home. Later, he went into the house around 11 p.m. to finish watching. Once inside, a heated argument erupted between the couple, stemming from Kenney’s disinterest in the football game.
Things escalated further when Loure urged her 12-year-old son to run to a neighbor’s house for help. As he attempted to escape, she heard a gunshot. When the police arrived, they found Loure unresponsive from a gunshot wound in the living room. Shockingly, their 13-year-old daughter was also discovered injured in her bedroom, suffering from two gunshot wounds. Fortunately, their one-year-old child was found unharmed, peacefully asleep in his crib.
The daughter survived, as a bullet had ricocheted, passing through her head but sparing her life, as detailed by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd during a press conference.
Judd recounted that in the midst of the chaos, the girl had pleaded with Kenney, saying “Please don’t shoot,” yet he still fired at her. Investigators came across a letter Loure had written to Kenney, expressing concerns about his substance use, saying, “You’re drinking and using cocaine. This is not how a family should be.”
After the incident, Kenney fled the scene. He reportedly called his sister, confessing, “I did something really bad and I’m not going to jail.” He later headed to his late father’s cabin in Lake Wales, where he was found dead from a self-inflicted wound when police arrived.
Sheriff Judd remarked on the family’s shattered state, describing the scene decorated with a Christmas tree and gifts, contrasting sharply with the tragic reality that unfolded. He noted that family members indicated Kenney had a history of abusing Loure, although there were no prior domestic violence reports filed with the sheriff’s office.
Loure’s sister, Stephanie, mentioned that while Kenney’s drinking had increased after their marriage, Loure had hoped to support him. Sadly, that support didn’t prevent the tragic outcome. “My sister died a hero,” Stephanie said, reflecting on how Loure shielded her children from harm and called for help, ultimately saving their lives.
