In a heartbreaking turn of events, Bradley Smith found himself reaching out to police for a welfare check on his daughter, Addi, and ex-wife, Tawnia McGeehan, when he lost contact with them. This call was made hours before authorities discovered the tragic scene at the Rio Hotel&Casino, where both Addi and Tawnia were found deceased under tragic circumstances. Initially, police arrived but couldn’t get any response, leading to hotel security eventually making the discovery after friends expressed concern about the pair’s absence from a cheerleading competition.
Authorities believe that Tawnia may have shot her daughter before taking her own life, leaving behind a chilling suicide note. The couple had gone through a lengthy custody battle, finally gaining joint custody of Addi in 2024, but it seems the struggles didn’t end there. This tragic story leaves everyone questioning: how can we support one another in such dark times?
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