Who Killed Jaedynn? Mystery Surrounds Fatal Stabbing of New Mom Working Overnight Shift at Store

Mar. 15, 2025

Jaedynn Lynn.Photo:gofundme.com

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An Oklahoma family is mourning the loss of a woman who was stabbed to death while working a late night shift at a store — and the suspect remains unidentified and at large.

Jaedynn Anthony, 18, was attacked early in the morning on Friday, Oct. 18, while working at a store in Oklahoma City, Okla., thecity’s policesaid in a statement.

Police allege the suspect “for whatever reason stabbed Ms. Anthony before fleeing on foot,” per the statement.

An individual who came into the store later reportedly found Anthony “in medical distress,” police said. That person then called 911.

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Anthony’s family toldFOX 25that Anthony had a 13-month-old son who is now left without a mother.

“This is Brayden, and he lost his mother to a cruel, cruel man,” her cousin Somer Goodgion told the outlet. “It’s heart-wrenching, and it’s not fair.”

“Poor Brayden here misses his mom,” Goodgion said.

Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’sfree True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.AGoFundMehas been set up for Anthony to help her family as they mourn her death.

“Jaedynn Lynn was a daughter, a mother, and a friend to all,” read part of the fundraiser. “Her life was taken from us way too soon. She will always be missed.”

An investigation is ongoing.

Anthony’s employer is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the identity and arrest of the suspect, in addition to up to $1,000 in Crime Stoppers reward money, per police.

source: people.com