Man Wanted for Girlfriend's Murder May Have Jumped into Cumberland River

Authorities in Tennessee and Kentucky are searching for Darrion Young, a suspect in the strangulation death of his girlfriend Kierra Timmons.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:11pm

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Authorities from both Tennessee and Kentucky are searching for 37-year-old Darrion Young, who is wanted in connection with the murder of his 26-year-old girlfriend Kierra Timmons in Antioch, Tennessee. Timmons' body was found in Young's apartment on March 14, and her car was later discovered abandoned on an Interstate 24 bridge over the Cumberland River in Kentucky, with Young's license inside. Police have not ruled out the possibility that Young may have jumped into the river.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down suspects who may have fled across state lines, as well as the need for coordinated efforts between different jurisdictions to locate missing persons and solve violent crimes.

The details

According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, Timmons was found dead inside Young's apartment on Brittany Park Drive on March 14, after officers joined two of her friends for a welfare check. Her cause of death was ruled as strangulation. The night before Timmons' body was discovered, Kentucky State Police found her red Dodge Charger abandoned on an Interstate 24 bridge that crosses the Cumberland River, with the engine running, the driver's door open, and the hazard flashers on. Young's license was found inside the vehicle.

  • On March 13, Young was last seen in Nashville, hours before Timmons' car was located in Kentucky.
  • On March 14, Timmons' body was discovered in Young's apartment.

The players

Kierra Timmons

A 26-year-old woman who was found strangled to death in her boyfriend's apartment.

Darrion Young

A 37-year-old man who is wanted in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Kierra Timmons.

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What’s next

MNPD Homicide Unit detectives and Kentucky State Police are asking the public to look out for Darrion Young and report any information about his whereabouts to Crime Stoppers.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of cross-jurisdictional cooperation between law enforcement agencies when tracking down suspects who may have fled across state lines, as well as the need for the public to remain vigilant and report any information that could aid in the investigation.