North Carolina Man in Custody for Allegedly Murdering His Mother and Brother Just Days After Being Released from Prison!

Just days after a North Carolina mother took to social media to thank God that her son was home from jail, that same son has been arrested for her murder. Da'Ron Donta Jenkins, 25, of Wilson, North Carolina was released from police custody on March 25, 2025 after serving a sentenct for various crimes. Jenkins had been previously charged with malicious conduct by a prisoner, larceny of firearms, and breaking and entering and had been in prison since 2021. He was released under a 9-month post-release supervision program and within days, was right back in the system.

Jenkins' mother, Dana Vanessa Jenkins, posted to social media the day he came home.

Reports say that on Monday March 31st Wilson Police Department were called out to a home on Snowden Drive SE shortly before 5:30pm. Officers said when they arrived they found two deceased indviduals inside of a home. The deceased were identified by family members as Dana Jenkins and her 15-year-old son.

Police apprehended Da'Ron Jenkins and he is currently in custody and charged with two counts of first degree murder.

At this time there is no motive for the murders and the community is in disbelief. Dana Jenkins was known by her friends as an avid line dancer and someone with a wonderful spirit. All of those who knew the family are devastated at this turn of events.

Da'Ron Jenkins is being held without bail and this investigation is ongoing.