Loved Ones Seek Answers in Skagit County Triple Murder

Suspect Jason Birman has been on the run since the 2024 killings of a mother, son, and his girlfriend

Mar. 15, 2026 at 6:18pm

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It's been over a year and a half since a mother, her son, and his girlfriend were murdered in Skagit County, Washington. The victims were originally believed to have died in a house fire, but investigators later found they had been shot. The suspect, Jason Birman, has been featured on 'America's Most Wanted' but remains at large. Loved ones of the victims are still searching for answers and justice.

Why it matters

This tragic case has devastated the local community and left many unanswered questions. The suspected perpetrator, Jason Birman, remains on the run, raising concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of the ongoing investigation. The families of the victims are seeking closure and accountability for the senseless killings.

The details

According to investigators, on August 9, 2024, Birman allegedly shot his wife Erin Birman, her son Taylor Dawson, and Dawson's girlfriend, Jillian Whitney Van Boven, before setting the house on fire. All three victims died. Birman has still not been caught, despite being featured on the TV show 'America's Most Wanted'.

  • On August 9, 2024, the triple murder occurred in Concrete, Skagit County.
  • It has been over a year and a half since the killings took place.

The players

Jason Birman

The suspect accused of murdering his wife, her son, and his girlfriend in Skagit County in 2024. He has been featured on 'America's Most Wanted' but remains at large.

Erin Birman

The wife of Jason Birman who was killed in the 2024 triple murder.

Taylor Dawson

The son of Erin Birman who was killed in the 2024 triple murder.

Jillian Whitney Van Boven

The girlfriend of Taylor Dawson who was killed in the 2024 triple murder.

Kendra Thompkins

The sister of Taylor Dawson, who lost her mother and brother in the 2024 triple murder.

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What they’re saying

“I am furious that this piece of garbage is still walking out in the world in whatever capacity he's moving through the world, living the life that he's living, while my daughter and Taylor and Taylor's mother are not.”

— Guru Bani Whitney Young, Jillian's mother

“I hate that he gets to live rent free in my head.”

— Matthew Van Boven, Jillian's father

“I hate the fact that he felt that his life was more valuable than my mom's and my brother's and Jillian's.”

— Kendra Thompkins, Taylor's sister

“Jillian was smart, and she was loving, and she was kind, and she wanted to help the world.”

— Guru Bani Whitney Young, Jillian's mother

“Regardless of what happens, if they catch him, or if he's already dead, regardless of that, I'm not going to get my daughter back.”

— Matthew Van Boven, Jillian's father

What’s next

As of January, Mount Vernon Police told FOX 13 that 'Jason Birman has not been taken into custody yet. Investigators continue to follow up on any leads as they come in.' This is still an active investigation, and authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help locate the suspect.

The takeaway

This heartbreaking case has left a community in mourning and searching for answers. The families of the victims are seeking justice and closure, while the suspected perpetrator remains at large. The ongoing investigation highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down a determined fugitive, and the lasting trauma experienced by those left behind.