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A Florida family’s holiday turned tragic when an argument over the TV escalated into a deadly shooting during a televised NFL game, in an incident that left a mother dead and her teenage stepdaughter critically injured.
The Polk County Sheriff confirmed that 47-year-old Jason Kenney killed his wife, Crystal Kenney, before shooting his 13-year-old stepdaughter on December 22. Authorities say the confrontation began over control of the TV as the San Francisco 49ers played the Indianapolis Colts.
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Crystal reportedly instructed her 12-year-old son to flee the house and call 911. Gunfire erupted as he ran, while their one-year-old daughter remained unharmed in her crib.
Jason fled to his father’s property and locked himself in a shed, calling his sister to admit, “he had done something very, very bad” before he then shot himself to prevent facing justice and accountability for the murder.
“He just absolutely destroyed a family,” Sheriff Grady Judd said as investigators found a note from Crystal urging Jason to address addiction problems.
“You’re drinking, you’re using cocaine again. This is not the way the family should be. You need God,” the note read. Jason had reportedly been drinking and watching the game in a shed before returning inside.
The teenage stepdaughter was shot twice, with one bullet hitting the bridge of her nose and exiting the top of her head. Sheriff Judd called her survival “a Christmas miracle,” noting her condition is now critical but stable.
“Our homicide detectives are distraught. Three days before Christmas, he shot and killed his wife, he shot his 13-year-old stepdaughter twice, and intended to kill her,” Judd said.
The home showed signs of the family’s private struggles, with a Christmas tree and presents intact, underscoring the horror of the night.
The tragic event has left the community mourning while praising the teen’s survival as an extraordinary sign of resilience. Authorities confirmed all three children are now in the care of Crystal’s parents.
Crystal Kenney’s heartbreaking murder proves epidemic of femicide
Femicide is a serious and growing crisis in the United States, often overlooked despite its devastating impact as according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), thousands of women are killed annually by intimate partners, family members, or acquaintances.
Domestic violence remains the leading context for these murders, highlighting systemic failures in prevention and intervention. Studies indicate that Black, Indigenous, and women of color face disproportionately higher risks, reflecting intersecting issues of racial and gender-based violence.
Many cases involve firearms, underscoring the lethal consequences of gun access in domestic disputes. Advocacy groups argue that femicide is not just isolated violence but part of a societal epidemic rooted in misogyny, inequality, and insufficient legal protection.
In response, organizations like the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and local shelters are pushing for improved legal frameworks, community awareness campaigns, and increased support for survivors.
Policymakers are also being urged to implement stricter gun control laws, fund domestic violence programs, and improve law enforcement training on gender-based threats to prevent the tragic loss of life among women nationwide.
The U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline provides confidential and anonymous support 24/7. Reach out by phone (1-800-799-7233), TTY (1-800-787-3224), chat (TheHotline.org), or text (START to 88788).
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