On August 29, 2014, 81-year-old Jannie V. Taylor was fatally shot at her Brooksville, Florida, home during a shooting spree that also killed two other family members. The attack was carried out by her grandson, George Mason III, who allegedly began the rampage motivated by revenge. Mason also shot and killed his girlfriend Tarasha Yata Townsend and his half-brother Ralph Peyton, and gravely wounded another half-brother, Gabriel Bo Taylor.

After the shootings Mason attempted to flee but was struck by a passing vehicle, suffering several broken bones; he was then taken into custody and charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder. Prosecutors noted Mason’s prior criminal history, including drug convictions, battery on a law enforcement officer, and possession of a firearm by a felon. The killings had a profound impact on the family and the Brooksville community.

Does anyone have information about Jannie Taylor’s life in Brooksville or memories of the neighborhood that could shed light on her and her family?