> At a Glance
> – Jeremiah Thompson says he saw no warning signs before Heather Thompson allegedly shot Arius, 4, Isaiah, 13, Evelyn Johnson, 88, and herself on Jan. 2
> – The separated couple spoke daily; he lives in New Mexico, she in Humphreys County, Tenn.
> – A GoFundMe has raised $17,600+ to bring the boys’ bodies to New Mexico
> – Why it matters: A father’s public plea highlights the shock and unanswered questions surrounding the murder-suicide
Jeremiah Thompson is grappling with the unthinkable: his estranged wife, Heather Thompson, is believed to have killed their two young sons, her elderly grandmother, and then herself inside their Tennessee home.
The Incident
Humphreys County deputies discovered the four bodies during a Jan. 2 welfare check at the family residence. Investigators believe Heather, 32, shot Arius Thompson, 4, Isaiah Johnson, 13, and Evelyn Johnson, 88, before turning the gun on herself.
Husband’s Reaction
Jeremiah told WSMV he and Heather were separated yet talked every day. He says no red flags surfaced in their conversations.
> “It’s my boys. I just can’t believe she did this. My wife was a good person. I just don’t understand how this happened.”
He wishes Heather had asked for help:
> “If you were feeling overwhelmed, why didn’t you just let me know? You can just say, ‘Hey, Biah, I need a break. Can you please just take the boys for the summer or for the rest of the year?’ I would have gladly done that.”
Funeral and Fundraising
A joint funeral service was held Tuesday night, attended by relatives, classmates, and friends. Jeremiah has launched a GoFundMe to cover the cost of transporting Arius and Isaiah to New Mexico, surpassing $17,600 in donations.
| Fundraiser Purpose | Amount Raised |
|---|---|
| Bring sons to NM | $17,600+ |
Key Takeaways
- Sheriff’s office found no prior warnings of violence
- Jeremiah lives out of state but maintained daily contact
- Community donations are helping with funeral and transport costs
- Investigation remains active while family searches for answers
Jeremiah now faces life without his sons, clinging to memories and the support of strangers as he tries to comprehend the loss.
