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Dad Shot Mom Dead Right in Front of Their Kids: Police

2026-01-19 Entertainment
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A mother of four in Indianapolis, Jeri Mains, was shot and killed in her driveway just days after filing a protective order alleging years of abuse and threats by her husband, Cecil Mains. Police say Jeri was shot in broad daylight after an argument, with her children, some as young as 10, witnessing the terrifying moments and calling 911 as their father fled the scene. Cecil Mains was arrested the next day and is being held without bond. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case. Become a Law&Crime YouTube Member for Exclusive Perks: https://bit.ly/LCMembersOnly Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ Host: Chris Stewart Editor: Curtis Lee-Tai Hosang #Indiana #Crime #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@teeshadixon2232 2026-01-20

You have one time to tell me you’re going to kill me and my children and we are leaving without notice.

412 34 replies
@sinead187 2026-01-19

To subject children to this is pure evil!

267 17 replies
@Gamergirl1710 2026-01-20

Its crazy because if she HAD NOT filed the protective order then they'd be ranting about why she didn't get the order. Then she files for a protective order but business hours stop it from processing and now its "well a piece of paper wasnt gonna stop him". Damned if you do and damned if you dont.

216 18 replies
@lisa01ism 2026-01-19

Only a coward can take the life of the one he vowed to look after for life and threaten his own kids………….!!

183 4 replies
@jenniferwright1625 2026-01-20

The fact that he went and got the gun before she got home kind of throws the whole insanity plea out the window because now it sounds like it was premeditated, in my opinion?

162 5 replies
@blendofdays 2026-01-20

Im in no way blaming her,but i just want people in abusive situations know: DO NOT LET YOUR ABUSER KNOW YOU PLAN ON LEAVING OR DIVORCING THEM. EVER.

148 4 replies
@flaxmanlow99 2026-01-20

Would murdering the wife/mother in front of their children not raise this to a capital case? It seems like that would be a huge aggravating factor.

123 1 replies
@XxShellxXx 2026-01-19

How are we still in this state that cowards are allowed to do this to women? I feel so sorry for those kids. What a monster!

105 18 replies
@JJNellyJ 2026-01-20

Another tough guy too scared to take himself out.

74 2 replies
@BettyEchols-p9t 2026-01-20

He killed her in front of her kids. That should raise the charge

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