Tawnia McGeehan, 34, and her daughter Addilyn Smith, 11, were found fatally shot in their Las Vegas hotel room on February 15, 2026—police believe McGeehan killed Addilyn before turning the gun on herself.
Discovery Timeline
- Addilyn missed a cheer competition; her coach requested a welfare check that morning. Officers knocked with no answer and cleared the call.
- Later requests prompted hotel staff checks; at 2:26 p.m., fire officials spotted a note on a door suggesting suicide, leading to entry at 2:27 p.m.
- By 2:35 p.m., medics confirmed both dead. Note’s content and exact door unknown; family hopes to see it post-investigation.
Background
- Addilyn, a beloved Utah Xtreme Cheer athlete, took pride in the sport per coaches. McGeehan had joint custody since 2020 after a 2017 divorce loss.
- No motive released; McGeehan’s attorney notes her support for Addilyn’s passion.
This tragic murder-suicide—discovered via welfare check—adds a heartbreaking family loss to your string of violent cases, from domestic killings to custody crises. Resources like Childhelp (1-800-422-4453) available for suspected abuse. Senseless pain for all involved.
