NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson’s sister-in-law has broken her silence after losing her parents in an apparent murder-suicide and pleaded for God’s help.
Marianne Janway wrote on Facebook Monday night: “Please tell me this isn’t actually happening please God someone.”
The distressed social media post came hours after the bodies of her father Jack Janway, 69; her mother, Terry Janway, 68; and the couple’s grandson, Dalton Janway, 11, were found at the family home in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
While Dalton is the nephew of Johnson and his wife Chandra Janway, it’s unclear if Marianne is Dalton’s mother.
Terry is suspected of shooting her husband and grandson before turning the gun on herself. Investigators have not determined a motive for the shooting.
Marianne Janway responded to the family tragedy on her Facebook page Monday night
Marianne Janway wrote on Facebook Monday night: “Please tell me this isn’t actually happening please God someone.” The distraught social media post came hours after the bodies of her father Jack Janway, 69; her mother, Terry Janway, 68; and the couple’s grandson, Dalton Janway, 11, were found at the family home in Muskogee, Oklahoma. While Dalton is the nephew of Johnson and his wife Chandra Janway, it’s unclear if Marianne is Dalton’s mother
Jack and Terry Janway, parents of Johnson’s wife Chandra Janway (pictured with Jimmie), were found dead just after 9pm last night.
It’s unclear who made the call, but officers are treating 68-year-old Terry (pictured) as the suspect in the shooting
11-year-old Dalton (right) and his grandfather Jack (left) were both killed at the family home in Muskogee, Oklahoma
Johnson’s team-mate Jenson Button, the former British F1 driver, was among those who penned a moving tribute to the family yesterday.
“Sending love and prayers to my teammates Jimmie, Chandra and the entire Johnson family at this devastating time,” he tweeted.
This comes after it was revealed yesterday that police arrived in time to hear Johnson’s mother-in-law shooting herself after shooting her husband and 11-year-old grandson.
Police reported hearing a single gunshot as she entered the home. After ordering everyone who was still at the property to leave the property, the police officers entered and found Terry, her husband Jack and their grandson Dalton dead.
According to police, Terry called 911 and said there was a “woman with a gun” before hanging up.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found Jack dead in the hallway of the house and Terry and Dalton in the apartment building.
Officers confirmed they were speaking to neighbors and relatives as part of the ongoing investigation.
Johnson married the late couple’s daughter, Chandra Janway, in 2004 and they have two daughters together, Genevieve and Lydia.
He was scheduled to compete in NASCAR’s Chicago street race this weekend, but his team, Legacy Motor Club, has since confirmed that he “has decided to withdraw from the event.”
They added, “The Johnson family has requested privacy at this time and no further statements will be made.”
There were numerous tributes to 11-year-old Dalton last night and one person dubbed him the ‘definition of life’.
Jenson Button (front) and Jimmie Johnson of the #24 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet ZL1 look on at the 100th Anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hours at the Circuit de la Sarthe
Johnson’s driver teammate Jenson Button sent his congratulations to the family on social media
Jimmie Johnson will not be racing this weekend after his mother-in-law shot and killed her husband and grandson
According to the Muskogee Police Department, a woman called 911 and said there was a “woman with a gun” before hanging up
Her grandson Dalton Janway, 11, (left) was also found dead, all three suffering from gunshot wounds at their home in Muskogee, Oklahoma
They added, “He was weird.” Brave. Undoubtedly the funniest kid, even at a young age.
“Smart was an understatement, this boy never ceased to amaze me with the abilities of his brain.”
“His future was bright, his loss is a great loss for all who have had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.”
“I’m so glad I got to know his beautiful personality.” He was and will always be loved by many.’
The tragedy comes nine years after the death of Jack and Terry’s son Jordan Jor-El Janway (pictured) in a skydiving accident
has reached out to Jimmie Johnson’s reps for comment.
In a statement, Jack’s company, the Janway Chiropractic and Acupuncture Clinic, said, ‘The staff appreciate your condolences and messages.’ We ask for your understanding and privacy at this time.’
A neighbor of the couple wrote online, “They were my best friends and neighbors.” I just can’t believe it.
The tragedy comes nine years after the death of Jack and Terry’s son Jordan Jor-El Janway in a skydiving accident.
Jordan, 27, collided with one of two other jumpers while freefalling in 2014 – meaning he couldn’t deploy his parachute and hit the ground.
He served with the US Naval Special Warfare from 2007 to 2008 and had trained other personnel.
At the time, Johnson released a statement saying they were “sad” about Jordan’s death and described him as an “incredible son, brother, uncle and friend.” They have not yet commented on the recent tragedy.
Muskogee Police Officer Lynn Hamlin confirmed there was no danger to the community following the three-shot shooting.
According to the Muskogee Police Department, a woman called 911 and said there was a “woman with a gun” before hanging up
has reached out to Jimmie Johnson’s representatives for comment following the tragedy at his in-laws’ home
Neither Johnson nor his wife have commented on the family tragedy. Pictured at Royal Ascot in 2023
She said, “It looks very likely a murder-suicide.” At around 9:05 p.m., dispatchers received an 911 call from a female caller stating that there had been a disturbance and that someone had a gun. and then hung up.
“When officers arrived at the scene, they saw a person lying in the hallway behind the front door.
“Shortly after their arrival, officers heard another shot from inside the home.
“Officials rescued” the person lying in the hallway and found that the person had died. They began telling all the other residents to come outside.
“Once enough officers were on the scene, a search of the home was conducted and two other people were found dead inside the home.”
Mayor Marlon Coleman told Fox23, “It was traumatic to find out that a longtime family who have done so much for our community were involved in an incident of this nature.”
“It was even scarier when I found out it was a child.” Janway. dr Janway has been working on me, we’ve known each other for a very, very long time since I was in Muskogee.
“Just knowing it was him and his family took a different toll on me.”