Family seeks assistance with funeral of Fultondale woman shot to death in front her young children

Family seeks assistance with funeral of Fultondale woman shot to death in front her young children

The family of a woman killed in front of her young children is seeking financial help with her funeral and the immediate needs of her children.

A GoFundMe has been launched for Jessica “Bonnie” Brown, 32, was shot to death April 15 at her Fultondale home. She left behind five children.

Her husband, 32-year-old Kenneth Nathaniel Sanders is charged with capital murder.

The ordeal began about 12:45 p.m. when police received a call about a domestic incident at the couple’s Enclave home. The couple’s four younger children – who range in age from 12 to 5 – were home during the dispute and one of them went to a neighbor’s house where 911 was called.

When an officer arrived at the home, said Fultondale Police Chief Marcel Walker, Brown answered the door. “Her husband snatched her back inside,’’ the chief said.

Moments later, the officer heard gunshots and had to retreat until backup arrived.

A five-hour standoff ensued. The children were not harmed and were taken from the scene by family members.

The standoff ended when police fired tear gas into the home.

Kenneth Nathaniel Sanders is charged with capital murder in the April 15, 2023, shooting death of his wife at their Fultondale home. (Fultondale Police Department)

The charge against Sanders is capital because it happened in front of their children, Walker said.

Court records show Sanders was indicted in December 2022 on a domestic violence/strangulation charge that listed Brown as the victim. That alleged incident happened in 2020 and was set to go to trial Sept. 11.

“Kenneth senselessly murdered Bonnie in front of their minor children,’’ according to the GoFundMe. “She did not have insurance and leaves behind 5 beautiful children who had their mother taken from them far too soon.”

Donations to the GoFundMe can be made here.