Topline: The husband, a firefighter, has been arrested on a domestic violence charge as detectives investigate her death.
Published: August 29, 2025 10:00 am ET
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Jeffrey Evans (via Broward County Sheriff's Office)
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Florida firefighter has been arrested on a domestic violence charge following the death of his wife, whose body was discovered floating in a canal behind their home Monday night.
Jeffrey Ernest Evans, 43, called 911 shortly before 9 p.m., telling dispatchers his wife, Jessica Lloyd, was having a “mental break” and needed help, according to Coral Springs Police.
Just six minutes later, another emergency call came in—this time from a neighbor reporting screams. The caller said they heard a woman yelling, “My husband is trying to kill me,” police wrote in an incident report obtained by WPLG.
Police responded to the couple’s home on the 9900 block of Northwest 15th Court and found Lloyd unresponsive in the water behind the residence. She was later pronounced dead at 10:05 p.m. at Broward Health Coral Springs.
Evans was taken into custody that evening and is currently being held at the North Broward Bureau on a domestic violence charge of simple battery.
His bond is set at $1,000.
According to a probable cause affidavit acquired by Law&Crime, the couple had been embroiled in a tense argument over allegations of infidelity. Lloyd reportedly admitted to cheating, claiming it was because she suspected Evans had done the same.
Court documents show that on the night of her death, Lloyd attempted to access Evans’ laptop, allegedly searching for evidence of his unfaithfulness, the Miami Herald reported.
The situation escalated into a physical altercation inside the home, Evans later told police during a recorded interview. He said the argument turned into a struggle over the laptop, during which Lloyd ran outside, screaming that he was going to kill her. Evans claimed he tried to restrain her and bring her back into the house, but she broke free and ran off. He told investigators he did not pursue her.
Detectives have not released Evans’ full statement, citing redactions in the public version of the police report. However, they confirmed that a domestic incident had taken place earlier in the day, aligning with the sequence of events described by Evans in court records.
Evans’ history with law enforcement in domestic violence matters stretches back years. In 2020, he was arrested after a woman—identified in records as his live-in girlfriend at the time—ran out of his house screaming for help. The woman told police Evans had punched her and spat on her; officers noted a visible bruise on her lip. That case, however, was not pursued by prosecutors.
Two years earlier, in 2018, Evans’ ex-wife petitioned for a restraining order, alleging a series of threats and physical assaults. She told the court that Evans had broken into her home despite a no-contact order, had choked her, pulled guns on her, and prevented her from calling police during at least one incident. In the petition, she wrote, “He is currently under a non-contact order and continues to harass and threaten me daily.”
While Evans has not been charged in connection with Lloyd’s death, Coral Springs Police say the investigation remains active.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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Jeffrey Evans (via Broward County Sheriff's Office)
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Florida firefighter has been arrested on a domestic violence charge following the death of his wife, whose body was discovered floating in a canal behind their home Monday night.
Jeffrey Ernest Evans, 43, called 911 shortly before 9 p.m., telling dispatchers his wife, Jessica Lloyd, was having a “mental break” and needed help, according to Coral Springs Police.
Just six minutes later, another emergency call came in—this time from a neighbor reporting screams. The caller said they heard a woman yelling, “My husband is trying to kill me,” police wrote in an incident report obtained by WPLG.
Police responded to the couple’s home on the 9900 block of Northwest 15th Court and found Lloyd unresponsive in the water behind the residence. She was later pronounced dead at 10:05 p.m. at Broward Health Coral Springs.
Evans was taken into custody that evening and is currently being held at the North Broward Bureau on a domestic violence charge of simple battery.
His bond is set at $1,000.
According to a probable cause affidavit acquired by Law&Crime, the couple had been embroiled in a tense argument over allegations of infidelity. Lloyd reportedly admitted to cheating, claiming it was because she suspected Evans had done the same.
Court documents show that on the night of her death, Lloyd attempted to access Evans’ laptop, allegedly searching for evidence of his unfaithfulness, the Miami Herald reported.
The situation escalated into a physical altercation inside the home, Evans later told police during a recorded interview. He said the argument turned into a struggle over the laptop, during which Lloyd ran outside, screaming that he was going to kill her. Evans claimed he tried to restrain her and bring her back into the house, but she broke free and ran off. He told investigators he did not pursue her.
Detectives have not released Evans’ full statement, citing redactions in the public version of the police report. However, they confirmed that a domestic incident had taken place earlier in the day, aligning with the sequence of events described by Evans in court records.
Evans’ history with law enforcement in domestic violence matters stretches back years. In 2020, he was arrested after a woman—identified in records as his live-in girlfriend at the time—ran out of his house screaming for help. The woman told police Evans had punched her and spat on her; officers noted a visible bruise on her lip. That case, however, was not pursued by prosecutors.
Two years earlier, in 2018, Evans’ ex-wife petitioned for a restraining order, alleging a series of threats and physical assaults. She told the court that Evans had broken into her home despite a no-contact order, had choked her, pulled guns on her, and prevented her from calling police during at least one incident. In the petition, she wrote, “He is currently under a non-contact order and continues to harass and threaten me daily.”
While Evans has not been charged in connection with Lloyd’s death, Coral Springs Police say the investigation remains active.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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Court Docs: Wife Cheated to Get Back at Husband—Hours Later, She Was Dead in a Canal
The husband, a firefighter, has been arrested on a domestic violence charge as detectives investigate her death.
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Published: August 29, 2025 10:00 am ET
Jeffrey Evans (via Broward County Sheriff's Office)
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Florida firefighter has been arrested on a domestic violence charge following the death of his wife, whose body was discovered floating in a canal behind their home Monday night.
Jeffrey Ernest Evans, 43, called 911 shortly before 9 p.m., telling dispatchers his wife, Jessica Lloyd, was having a “mental break” and needed help, according to Coral Springs Police.
Just six minutes later, another emergency call came in—this time from a neighbor reporting screams. The caller said they heard a woman yelling, “My husband is trying to kill me,” police wrote in an incident report obtained by WPLG.
Police responded to the couple’s home on the 9900 block of Northwest 15th Court and found Lloyd unresponsive in the water behind the residence. She was later pronounced dead at 10:05 p.m. at Broward Health Coral Springs.
Evans was taken into custody that evening and is currently being held at the North Broward Bureau on a domestic violence charge of simple battery.
His bond is set at $1,000.
According to a probable cause affidavit acquired by Law&Crime, the couple had been embroiled in a tense argument over allegations of infidelity. Lloyd reportedly admitted to cheating, claiming it was because she suspected Evans had done the same.
Court documents show that on the night of her death, Lloyd attempted to access Evans’ laptop, allegedly searching for evidence of his unfaithfulness, the Miami Herald reported.
The situation escalated into a physical altercation inside the home, Evans later told police during a recorded interview. He said the argument turned into a struggle over the laptop, during which Lloyd ran outside, screaming that he was going to kill her. Evans claimed he tried to restrain her and bring her back into the house, but she broke free and ran off. He told investigators he did not pursue her.
Detectives have not released Evans’ full statement, citing redactions in the public version of the police report. However, they confirmed that a domestic incident had taken place earlier in the day, aligning with the sequence of events described by Evans in court records.
Evans’ history with law enforcement in domestic violence matters stretches back years. In 2020, he was arrested after a woman—identified in records as his live-in girlfriend at the time—ran out of his house screaming for help. The woman told police Evans had punched her and spat on her; officers noted a visible bruise on her lip. That case, however, was not pursued by prosecutors.
Two years earlier, in 2018, Evans’ ex-wife petitioned for a restraining order, alleging a series of threats and physical assaults. She told the court that Evans had broken into her home despite a no-contact order, had choked her, pulled guns on her, and prevented her from calling police during at least one incident. In the petition, she wrote, “He is currently under a non-contact order and continues to harass and threaten me daily.”
While Evans has not been charged in connection with Lloyd’s death, Coral Springs Police say the investigation remains active.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.
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