Joyce Gomez’s Disappearance Turns Deadly
Joyce Gomez, 38, vanished after her April 25 shift at The Whiskey Bar in Pass Christian, Mississippi. She was last seen getting into a truck with her ex-boyfriend, Brett Huntley Keel. Her body was found two days later near W Wittman Road. “She has two little kids that are missing their mom,” said coworker Chris Langer.

Murder Charges Filed
Keel was arrested on April 28 and charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Authorities say Gomez didn’t arrive at the location on her own. Her cause of death has not been released. “If she didn’t go home… it was not her choice,” Langer added. Police ask anyone with info to contact them.

Tributes Pour In for Joyce
Friends described Gomez as loving and full of life. “We lost a good one. My heart breaks for her family,” wrote Desiree Sprunger. She leaves behind an 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter.

Maryland Couple Found Dead
On April 2, beloved couple Kate Simoni and William Fralin were found with gunshot wounds in Chevy Chase. Kate’s death was ruled a homicide; William’s is likely suicide. Their deaths shocked the community and sparked calls for mental health awareness.