Who is Jimmie Johnson's wife? NASCAR driver's in-laws and nephew killed in possible murder-suicide
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MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA: In Muskogee, a tragic incident occurred on Monday night where two individuals and their 11-year-old grandson lost their lives in a shooting. The perpetrator of this devastating event was the mother-in-law of NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson. The local police have indicated that the incident could potentially be classified as a murder-suicide. Terry Lynn Janway, 68, is suspected to have shot and killed her husband, Jack Janway, 69, and their 11-year-old grandson, Dalton Janway, before taking her own life in Janway's Oklahoma home.
Muskogee Police confirmed to Daily Mail that Terry called 911 to complain about a woman with a gun before abruptly hanging up. Upon arrival, officers found Jack's lifeless body in the hallway, while Terry and Dalton were discovered inside the house. All three victims had died from gunshot wounds. The motive behind this tragic act remains undisclosed, and the investigation is ongoing.
Who is Jimmie Johnson's Wife?
Jimmie Johnson, the beloved seven-time NASCAR champion, has been married to Chandra Janway, since 2004. They have two daughters, Genevieve and Lydia. Chandra Janway has a successful career as a former model. While she has chosen to step away from the spotlight in recent years, she remains actively involved in philanthropy through her work with the Jimmie Johnson Foundation, which she co-founded with her husband in 2006, the Sun reported. The Jimmie Johnson Foundation focuses on funding K-12 public education, particularly through the Jimmie Johnson Foundation Champions Grant program.
'Chani has always supported me to the nth degree'
Chandra has played a vital role in supporting Jimmie's racing career while also pursuing her own objectives and desires. During an interview with AP in 2022, as he announced his retirement from full-time racing, Jimmie Johnson expressed his appreciation for Chandra's unwavering support, stating, "Chani has always supported me to the nth degree and also at the same time had her objectives, desires and pursued her pathway and her career." Chandra Janway prefers to maintain a low profile and is not active on social media. However, Jimmie often shares pictures of her and their children on Instagram.
Janway lost her brother in 2014 in a Skydiving accident
Janway was born on July 16, 1978, to Jack and Terry Janway. Janway had previously endured a heartbreaking loss when she lost his brother Jordan Jor-El Janway who died in a skydiving accident in 2014. Jordan, 27, collided with another jumper during freefall, and his parachute failed to deploy. The family mourned the loss of their "incredible son, brother, uncle, and friend" and expressed their sorrow at the time.
"It was traumatizing to find out that a long-standing family who had made so many contributions to our community were involved in this type of incident," Mayor Marlon Coleman told Fox23
