BURLEY, IDAHO — July 9, 2025 — A profound and heartbreaking tragedy has struck the Burley community, leaving residents stunned and in mourning. On the evening of July 8, beloved couple Kelly and Donna Jenks were found murdered in their home, victims of an unthinkable act of violence that has shaken this tight-knit Idaho town to its core.
The devastating loss of Kelly and Donna—devoted parents, adoring grandparents, and kindhearted neighbors—has left a deep void in the lives of all who knew them. Their deaths are being investigated as a double homicide, and authorities have stated that the circumstances surrounding the case remain active and ongoing. As law enforcement continues its search for answers and justice, the community is rallying around the couple’s surviving family.
Kelly and Donna were more than just familiar faces in Burley—they were pillars of love, warmth, and generosity. They shared more than three decades of marriage filled with unwavering devotion to each other, their family, and their faith. Known for their quiet strength and open hearts, they were always the first to lend a helping hand, whether it was watching a neighbor’s dog or showing up with homemade meals during tough times.
Their lives were deeply centered around their only daughter, Jerica Harper, her husband Alex, and their infant granddaughter Adalee. Jerica and Alex lived just blocks away, a testament to the closeness and trust they shared with Kelly and Donna. They were more than parents and grandparents—they were best friends, daily companions, and constant sources of love and support. Kelly and Donna’s joy in becoming grandparents was palpable to all who knew them. Little Adalee was their sunshine, and their faces would light up at even the mention of her name.
Now, Jerica and Alex are navigating a nightmare—suddenly thrust into a world without the very people who helped shape and ground them. In the midst of overwhelming grief, they are facing the painful task of planning a double funeral, tending to difficult legal and investigative matters, and trying to find stability for themselves and baby Adalee in the wake of such a sudden, senseless loss.
As this young family begins the unimaginable journey of healing, they are not alone. A community fundraising effort has been launched to assist Jerica and Alex with immediate and long-term needs, including funeral and memorial expenses, counseling, legal costs, and other unforeseen challenges that lie ahead.
In moments like these, the strength of a community is most visible. Already, friends, neighbors, and even strangers have begun offering what they can—meals, donations, words of comfort, and prayers. The outpouring of support is a reflection of the deep love and respect so many held for Kelly and Donna.
To those who wish to help, no act of kindness is too small. Whether through a donation, a shared memory, or a simple message of support, each gesture becomes part of a collective embrace surrounding Jerica, Alex, and Adalee during their darkest hour.
As the investigation into this horrific crime continues, the family asks for privacy, patience, and above all, compassion. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to come forward to assist law enforcement in bringing justice to the memory of Kelly and Donna.
Their legacy of love, kindness, and quiet generosity will never be forgotten. May the memory of Kelly and Donna Jenks continue to be a light in the lives of all who knew them, and may their family find strength in the love that surrounds them.
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