By: Stephen Jackson
On Wednesday, January 16th, police got a call from a 16-year-old teen saying that she had just arrived home from school to find her one month old sister alone and crying inside the house.
When she could not find her mother, she looked in the garage and found her mother on the ground.
The woman was unresponsive with a 6″ metal rod spike in her head. The woman, a single mother of five children, was transported to UMC Trauma where she later died of her injuries.
Metro Homicide Detectives were called out to the scene to investigate.
The investigation lead detectives to look for and question the victims boyfriend, Jesse Lucio.
He was found inside a house in northeast Las Vegas.
Jesse was interviewed by Homicide Detectives and confessed to the crime.
He was arrested and transported to the Clark County Detention Center and booked for murder with the use of a deadly weapon.
The victim has been identified at 42-year-old Jana Adams. She was a mother of five children ranging in age from 22-years-old to one month. She also had three grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at the LDS Church on Thursday, January 24 at 12:00 p.m. The church is located at 375 N. Hollywood Blvd.
In lieu of Flowers, the family asks that donations be made to one of the trust accounts that have been set up for the family — the Jana Lindsey Adams and Girls Memorial Fund at the Bank of Nevada or the Jana Lindsey Walls Adams at the IBEW Plus Credit Union.
what kind of a sick coward he? he is dating this mom of 5 and then kills her. this mom was a very good woman and did not deserve to have her life taken away by this coward. now her 5 beautiful girls will have to be without their mom, and the baby will never get the chance to know her mom. cowards like this don’t even care about the aftermath of their actions. i know this mom and if there is anything that i can do please let me know.
Comment by Nichole English — January 17, 2008 @ 8:19 pm
I can’t believe this has happened to such a wonderful person! She was always so fun and looked at the bright side of everything and took such good care of her beautiful family. My heart is broken. She will be sorely missed.
Comment by Katrina — January 17, 2008 @ 8:50 pm
I have known this woman for over fifteen years and loved her dearly as well as her children, for those who have read this article and want to know how to help we are in the process of setting up an account for her funeral services and her children through IBEW Credit Union. More information to follow as it becomes available.
Comment by Stacey Schell — January 17, 2008 @ 10:10 pm
it’s unfortunate that the lady died. You see this a lot in the community these days. It doesn’t matter which part of the valley you live in, you are always in danger of becomming the victim of some nut who, in my opinion, gives up his right to live when he takes another person’s life.
Comment by Ricky — January 18, 2008 @ 1:08 am
What an inspiration she has touched so many lives in the 15 years I’ve known her she’s always the first to help and the last to ask for help.
Coward is a compliment for the man who not only left her to die in the garage, for her small chidren to find when they got home from school but also left his own brand new daughter alone with a a fatally injured mom.
My heart is broken for her beautiful girls, her grand children and the friend I’ll never get to tell how special she was to so many
Comment by Terrie Brooks — January 18, 2008 @ 1:09 am
I have known Jana and her family for over 12 years, and am very saddened to know that her girls and grandkids will now be without her. She was an awesome friend, and was always there for you. I thank God that he placed her in my life and gave me such an awesome friend, that I loved and who loved me too. I am very glad that the last words I said to her when I spoke to her on Sunday were “I love you”. She was a phenomenal woman who will be missed by many many people.
Comment by Natalie — January 18, 2008 @ 8:55 am
This is the most evil guy that has ever walked the face of this planet. This in every way a calculated murder. I knew both both of them. He was involved in my life also. He has a charm and nothing but lies to make people take him in an feel for him, but behind closed doors he is controlling, manipulative, and cold. Its nice to see he is behind bars where he belongs. My heart goes out to her family and girls. They will all be in my prayers.
Comment by Lynn — January 18, 2008 @ 9:18 am
Jana,
Rest assured Jesse will serve his punishment in this life and the next. He is truly a coward and a souless man for taking you from us. Words can not express the anger I have for such a cruel and evil man. I will miss you on your walks, your smiling face as I drive by in the dark, taking the kids to church. You stood by us when Steph was sick. We will stay by your families side until the end.
We all love your family, and we will take care of them forever.
Comment by James Richardson — January 18, 2008 @ 10:08 am
This beautiful young lady is our niece. She was so vibrant, so loving, and so good. She is the mother of 5 beautiful girls who are now without her. Please pray for them as we are doing. They are Jana’s greatest treasure. They will be a tribute to her. We loved Jana and are so grateful to have had her in our lives!!
Comment by Judy Lindsey — January 18, 2008 @ 10:13 am
Jana…you will forever be missed! Karen & I will be at your service & we will always remember you as the beautiful girl that always brightened our day with your smiling face & humor. Thank you for all of the laughs we shared. I cant even express the emptiness I am feeling right now. How could this have happened? May God Bless you & your family…I know you are looking down on us right now…please give your children strength as they will need it right now. You will be missed more than you know! Love you always! ~H
Comment by Heather — January 18, 2008 @ 10:34 am
This just leaves you so cold. Whenever I am reminded of this as I go through my regular daily routines I get sick inside. We are all imperfect humans making our way through an unpredictable life, but no one deserves this. She didn’t deserve this. The children, innocent of any of this are nonetheless affected deeply for the rest of their lives.
We ask all the logical questions but they don’t apply. We think of reasonable human responses to stress and the pressures of living and they pale in the face of the irrational animalistic side of human nature.
In the end we can all ask ourselves how we live our own lives? Thinking of others, expanding our own possibilities for human experience and growth, sharing our light in others–or sinking into the dark destruction of selfishness, consumed by the power struggles to control others, and feeding the apetites and indulging the insecurities and fear within.
Cowardly? Sure. Hateful and self-destructive? Obviously. I wish this didn’t happen. It wasn’t inevitable, it didn’t need to happen. This was simply the result of one individual’s choice. And it’s that uncertainty in the human experience that makes life so painful and unpredictable. But it’s the same thing that also allows the human experience to be so miraculous and amazing at times.
Let’s let our love, our concern for the grieving family and the future of these children, and united efforts for healing guide our own choices as we respond to this evil with strength, not resignation.
Comment by Homer — January 18, 2008 @ 10:43 am
I did not know Jana. My sister met her the day before this tragedy and when she told me what happened to her, I just got sick. It’s hard to imagine someone capable of doing something like this, but some do. I’ve been told that Martin Harris will be paying for the funeral, but this family is going to need a lot more in the months to come. I can’t offer anything right now but my prayers for these helpless children and those affected by this outcome. I pray that through the years, they never forget what an obvious good mother they had and that the older ones can help the younger ones remember
Comment by Cindy — January 18, 2008 @ 12:33 pm
Our deepest sympathies go out to this precious family at this time. Our family will always keep them in our prayers. Being a member of our church, it will hopefully someday comfort Jana’s children to know that they will be with her again. You have a loving family, ward family, and friends who love you and will do anything they can to help your family get throught this tragic time. Bless you all!!
Comment by Lori — January 18, 2008 @ 12:59 pm
Words can’t express our love for Jana and her family. Many have asked for a way to help and support. In response to many requests an account has been set up today for Jana’s girls. For those who would like to donate, the following information is needed.
Name of Account: Jana Lindsey Adams and girls Memorial Fund
Account #: 7500633203
Name of Bank: Bank of Nevada
Bank of Nevada phone # is 248-4200
Jana we love you and your family. Thank you to the community on Jana’s and the girls behalf.
Comment by Bishop Banks — January 18, 2008 @ 1:36 pm
To Jana’s parents,
Dear Bill and Carol,
We know the grief you must be going through at this terrible moment in your lives. You have both been such incredible parents to each of your children over the many years we’ve know you. I speak for all of us from the old days in Bountiful…you are loved and admired by everyone who knows you. Your sweet daughter, Jana, was and is certainly loved by all of her friends and family. We’re praying for you to have the strength to bear this burden well and know you are both strong enough to get through this difficult time in your lives. Jana’s beautiful daughters are very fortunate to have grandparents with such a strong marriage as you have to shelter and protect them from the storms they will endure in the absence of their mother. Rest assured you will someday enjoy a great reunion with Jana when the time comes. You will always have our love and support…just call anytime and we will be there. Your friends, Mike and Marilyn Scott
Comment by mike scott — January 18, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
We had the privilege of having Jana in our home in her early years while her mom worked. She became like a daughter and sister to us, as well as a great friend. Our heart is broken over this tragedy. Even though we haven’t seen her often in recent years she still holds a special place in all of our hearts. We pray for all of Jana’s children and for the Lindsey family that they might be comforted in this terrible loss.
Comment by the Ballifs — January 18, 2008 @ 1:57 pm
I LIVE ON THEIR STREET “JEFF DRIVE”, ABOUT 5 HOUSES DOWN. MY NEICE AND NEPHEW PLAY WITH JANA’S CHILDREN ALMOST EVERYDAY.. ITS SEEMS SURREAL, WE THOUGHT THAT SOMETHING SO TERRIBLE LIKE THIS WOULD NEVER HAPPEN SO CLOSE TO HOME. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,THEY WERE JUST A NORMAL FAMILY. MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY, AND THEY WILL STAY IN OUR PRAYERS. GOD BLESS THEM AND PLEASE EASE THE PAIN.
Comment by GIN — January 18, 2008 @ 7:18 pm
We have known Jana and her girls for many years. Jana was the most wonderful woman and mother. Mikey and Connor send their love to Halee. Tahnks to our knowledge we know she will be united with her girls one day. All our love and prayers to the girls.
Mike Debbie Mikey and Connor Franks -Alabama
Comment by Mike & Debbie — January 19, 2008 @ 1:33 pm
Jana was a special lady and her children are beautiful. When I moved to Vegas with my mom Jana was so sweet to me. I will never forget what a sweet person she was. I posted this on my myspace but I would like to share it on here as well.
Pray for Jana’s girls: I won’t say names but pray for the oldest child that she will find strength to keep her sisters together. Pray for the child who found her mom, pray that she will remember the good times with her mom and not that horrific scene that took her mom’s life. Pray for the two little girls who were close to their mom that they may find comfort in their sisters’ love. And pray for the infant who will never know first hand how special her mother was. Keep them in your hearts and prayers. This family…no family deserves what these children are going to endure. So please pray for them.
Comment by Terri, Kimberlie, David, and Jared Boss — January 19, 2008 @ 11:46 pm
In the brief time of 4 year’s my wife Denise and I knew Jana we were Very saddened to hear of her untimely death.
Jana was a very sweet kind and caring person who talked with Denise when ever she was shopping at the store.
I also had talked to Jana on several occasions as well
as the day when when walking past the house her little dog jumped up and bit me on the hand.
Jana cleaned and dressed the wounds for me real good
and i felt bad that it upset her so much.
That wasn’t the best of days but Jana surely felt bad about it ,I told Jana not to worry that my fingers would heal just fine and they did.
May Jana find peace in heaven and the good lord watch over her children.
Our prayers go out to Jana’s family ,God bless you !
And Jesse May you ROT you GUTLESS COWARD ! YOU HAVE UNJUSTLY TAKEN A CARING AND LOVING SOUL !
Jana you will be missed ,
Thank you for being our friend .
Denise and Gary
Comment by Denise and Gary — January 20, 2008 @ 9:16 pm
I live on Jeff Dr also. My daughter was friends with the two youngest of Jane daughters and my son is friends with Hailey. Jana was a very nice lady that always smile at me when she drived by, always wave at me if she saw me outside. Every morning as I was leaving to work she was already coming back from her walk with her dog, ready to wave at me when I passed by her. She would give my daughter a ride to school when she needed one. This is very sad for my family and I to know that she is gone. I look over to her house and still can not believe it. She was a hard working women always mowing the lawn or doing something to her house. My prayers go out to the family. May God Bless you.
Comment by Rosie Zambrano — January 21, 2008 @ 3:38 pm
Jana,
You were in active labor but insisted on coming to my son’s funeral a few weeks ago. Your daughter was born about the time my son was buried. It was so comforting to have you there in our time of great sorrow and loss. Thank you for 16 years of dear friendship. I have always felt like “home” when with you. Please watch over Bert while you are there…He doesn’t have his mother to nag him. We’ll keep vigil over your girls here.
Love, Karen Rosser
Comment by Karen Rosser — January 27, 2008 @ 8:29 pm
I am sorry to say I am Jesse’s sister. I live in Wyoming and just found out what my brother has done to this beautiful woman and I’m sorry to say that I am not surprised. The call came yesterday from another sister so often terrorized by Jesse. After I answered, she replied, “He finally did it.”. I knew exactly who she was talking about. Jesse has not been a part of my life for the past 18 years and the reason for this is because I know the evil that runs through his veins. He has always been a monster. I made the decision to cut him out of my life after a very violent attack on one of his prior girlfriends. He was in my front yard, beating his girlfriend. Of course, I intervened. I was able to convince her to stay with me in my home and get away from him. One night, he came to my home while we were sleeping, climbed in through a window and abducted this woman at knifepoint. He told her if she made a sound, he would kill myself and my 2 yr old son in front of her. She complied and he took her. When I finally found her, she was too terrified to go to the police with her story, fearing he would kill her. Obviously, he was capable of doing just that. Jesse has always been able to charm his way through life. He has always been able to convince good women he had something to offer them. He always chose women who had something going for them because he never has earned anything on his own. I am heartbroken for what he has done to this family. When I woke up this morning, I don’t even think I opened my eyes before the sobs started. I want Jesse locked away forever or worse. I would be lying if I didn’t admit I was glad to see Nevada is a death penalty state. Forgive me, I can’t help but feel this way. He has been a waste of human space his entire life! Those children deserved a mother, those grandbabies deserved their grandma. Parents are never supposed to bury their children. My brother deserves nothing and will get nothing from our family if I have anything to say about it. I will do everything I can to make sure the prosecuting atty in this case knows his violent past even before this cowardly deed. There are no words for what Jesse is. I would never impose myself on Jana’s family. Our intent is to let you all know that we are thinking of what he has done and thinking of ways we can help without causing any additional hurt to this family. Jana was not his first victim, we can’t let him have another.
Comment by Kelly Bohanan — March 11, 2008 @ 5:43 pm
I’m am a good friend of Jana’s from Utah. I’m so comforted by the love and support of the friends and ward members from Las Vegas.Bless all of you! Her girls will need ALL of your support and love to make it through this and go on with their lives as Jana would want them to.I’ve worried about them since this happened because they’re so far from home. But now I realize- they are home!I wish they were closer so I could help they’re sister raise them. Thank all of you for loving them in her absence. You know she would do the same for you. I love her so much and will miss her everyday! She was here at my house not long before this happened and I’m grateful that I got to have one last visit with her and one final hug! To Jesse’s sister- you did not do this! don’t take his guilt as your own. You sound like a good person. Just do what you said and contact the prosecutor- tell them what you know-so he will never do this to another family!!I would like to contact Jana’s friends! I know she really made some good friends there and I would like to share some memories!May God bless and comfort all of you and of course her darling daughters.If you girls need me AT ALL you just let me know and I’ll be there for you!! I love you guys! Stay in touch-Tish
Comment by tish — March 27, 2008 @ 9:28 pm