A single line — “She must be mine.” That was all investigators say they found written in a suicide note left behind by 38-year-old Tawnia McGeehan inside a hotel room in Las Vegas. Authorities allege that McGeehan fatally shot her 11-year-old daughter, Addi, before taking her own life in what police are describing as a murder-suicide.
According to law enforcement, the two had traveled from Utah to Las Vegas prior to the incident. Hotel staff reportedly became concerned after checkout time passed without contact, prompting a welfare check. Inside the room, officers made the grim discovery that has since shaken communities in both states.
Investigators say a handwritten note was recovered at the scene. While officials have not released the full document, they confirmed it contained a single, haunting sentence that is now central to understanding the mother’s state of mind in her final hours. Authorities have not publicly detailed a motive, and the case remains closed pending final reports from the medical examiner.
Friends and acquaintances described Addi as bright, energetic, and deeply involved in dance — a child who loved performing and being on stage. Those who knew the family say the tragedy has left them searching for answers that may never fully come.
Law enforcement officials stress that domestic murder-suicides are often complex and can involve underlying emotional, psychological, or situational factors that are not immediately visible from the outside. Investigators continue reviewing digital communications and timeline evidence to better understand what led to the devastating act. For many, the most painful element is the contrast between the ordinary setting and the extraordinary loss — a hotel room in a city known for celebration becoming the site of irreversible tragedy.
Community members have since held small vigils, lighting candles and sharing memories of Addi’s smile and talent. Mental health advocates are also using the moment to urge families in crisis to seek help and to check in on loved ones who may be struggling in silence.