Family Mourns 26-Year-Old's Homicide, Suspect Boyfriend Still at Large

Kierra Timmons was found strangled to death in her boyfriend Darrion Young's apartment, but he has not been located over a week later.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 2:53am

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Seven days after 26-year-old Kierra Timmons was found strangled to death in her boyfriend Darrion Young's Antioch apartment, the suspect remains at large. Timmons' family is devastated, describing her as a smart, beautiful person who was attending college and working two jobs to support herself. Police discovered Timmons' abandoned car on an interstate bridge, leading them to find her body in Young's apartment, where she had been strangled. Investigators believe Young may have fled to Chicago or jumped into the river, and they are asking the public for any information on his whereabouts.

Why it matters

This tragic case highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the need for greater resources and support to protect victims. It also raises questions about bail reform and whether more can be done to prevent suspects from fleeing after committing violent crimes.

The details

Kierra Timmons, 26, was found strangled to death in her boyfriend Darrion Young's Antioch apartment on March 13. Police discovered Timmons' red Dodge Charger abandoned on an interstate bridge, with the driver's door open and hazard lights on. Both Timmons' and Young's licenses were found inside the car. Timmons' best friend tracked her phone to Young's apartment, where police found her body. Investigators believe Young may have fled to Chicago or jumped into the river, and they are asking the public for any information on his whereabouts.

  • On March 13, police discovered Timmons' abandoned car on the Interstate 24 bridge over the Cumberland River.
  • Also on March 13, police found Timmons' body inside Young's apartment, where she had been strangled to death.

The players

Kierra Timmons

A 26-year-old woman who was attending Nashville State Community College and working two jobs to support herself and her education.

Darrion Young

Timmons' 37-year-old boyfriend, who is the suspect in her homicide and remains at large over a week later.

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What they’re saying

“She was really smart. She wrote a lot of poetry. Just a beautiful person.”

— Stacy Dotson, Timmons' aunt

“That's the worst moment ever. Words can't describe it. It was like losing a child.”

— Stacy Dotson, Timmons' aunt

What’s next

Investigators continue to search for Darrion Young, the suspect in Kierra Timmons' homicide, and are asking the public for any information on his whereabouts.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the need for greater resources and support to protect victims. It also raises questions about bail reform and whether more can be done to prevent suspects from fleeing after committing violent crimes.