Husband kills wife in hospital shortly after she gave birth

5 Mar 2026 • 2:16 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A murder-suicide occurred at Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, Alabama, on Sunday night, resulting in the deaths of a new mother and her husband.
  • Precious Johnson, 24, and Kynath William Terry Jr., 19, were found dead from gunshot wounds in a hospital room where Johnson had just given birth; their newborn baby was unharmed.
  • Police are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide, but have not released details on how Terry brought a gun into the facility or the events leading to the shooting.
  • Family members told local news outlets the couple had been experiencing marital problems, though Terry's mother expressed disbelief, stating he had recently completed Army National Guard training.
  • The tragedy has renewed concerns about hospital security, with the Alabama Hospital Association emphasizing that such violence is rare and that hospitals continuously review safety protocols.

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