TerriLynn St. John was a resident of Wake, Virginia. ^{[9] [6] [0] [8]}

She is the partner of Mac Kennard. ^{[8] [5]}

On Tuesday February 27, 2018, St. John was last heard from at around 7:30 a.m., when she went to her car in her front yard, preparing to take her children to daycare.

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The door of the home was found open and her small children were found alone inside her home.

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Her car is still at home and her broken necklace was found in the yard.

Family members stated because of the evidence left behind, they believe a struggle took place outside the home.

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Law enforcement officials are using dogs and drones in the search for St. John. ^{[8] [6]}Investigators have interviewed four persons of interest about her disappearance. ^[6]

On Thursday March 1, 2018, Alvin Keyser was taken into custody after her body was found in a small wooded area near her home at about 9:00 a.m. local time. ^[9]