On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, a jury in Tennessee convicted Brandon Isabelle, 28, on two counts of first-degree murder.
This was for the killing his ex-partner, Danielle Hoyle, 27, and their newborn daughter, Kennedy.
The jury also found him guilty of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated child abuse, according to Court TV.
He received three life in prison sentences, and his sentencing for additional charges is set for November 12, 2025, as per Crime Online.
The sad incident happened on February 1, 2022. According to police reports, Isabelle lured Danielle Hoyle to meet him at an intersection in Memphis.
Hoyle agreed and innocently took their newborn daughter, Kennedy, with her.
Tragically when they arrived at the intersection, Isabelle fatally shot Hoyle, then removed baby Kennedy from her car seat.
He then drove to the Upper Mud Island Boat Ramp and threw both the child and the gun into the Wolf River, which eventually flows into the Mississippi River.
Police later discovered Hoyle’s body near her abandoned car while investigating reports of stolen vehicles in the area.
This led them to contact Hoyle’s family, and they revealed they hadn’t heard from her since she left home with Kennedy earlier that night.
During the criminal investigation, Isabelle was arrested and, according to police, he confessed to the killings.
Further investigations revealed that, after disposing of Kennedy, Isabelle went to a Walgreens where he bought gifts for his new girlfriend.
He later visited a Walmart, where he threw the baby’s car seat into a dumpster. Sadly, authorities have never recovered Kennedy’s remains.
“This is one of the most heartbreaking cases we’ve seen,” a Memphis officer told reporters, according to CrimeOnline.
During the trial, prosecutors argued that Isabelle’s actions as cold and calculated. Ultimately, The court found overwhelming evidence, leading to his conviction.
With his three life sentences, Isabelle will spend the rest of his life in prison, ensuring he will never walk free again.
Hoyle’s family expressed their pain but also relief at the verdict.
“We may never have full closure without Kennedy’s remains,” one family member said, “but we are thankful justice was done for Danielle.”
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