Tragedy struck a young and beautiful family
twice within weeks. On July 11th, young
father, 26 year old Jevaughn Suckoo was
shot and killed at the Renaissance
Apartments, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
3 days later, his girlfriend Stephanie Caceres,
24, who was pregnant with their twins,
gave birth to beautiful and healthy twins,
Jevaughn Junior, and Lailah.
Stephanie took to Facebook to post about
the loss of her boyfriend the day after giving
birth.
“I just don’t understand how someone can
have the heart to leave three kids without a
father especially two that never got the
chance to even meet him,” she posted.
“They didn’t deserve this! I’m trying I really
am to stay strong but this has to be the
toughest battle I’ve ever had to fight.”
2 days after the child birth, Stephanie
suffered complications from an infection
that resulted from her C-section and was
admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. After 10
long, hard days of fighting for her life,
Stephanie succumbed to the infection and
lost the fight on July 26th, the same day as
Suckoo’s funeral.
The couple already had a 21 month old
daughter, Kailanie Suckoo.
Suddenly the newborn twins and 21-month
old Kailanie are without parents.
“Just complete shock, completely
devastated,” said Joni Saunders, aunt of 26-
year old , the man who was killed.
Saunders was joined on Thursday, by Irma
Meza, mother of 24-year old Stephanie
Caceres, the woman who died.
Saunders and Meza spoke at the doctor’s
office in Lake Clarke Shores, where Caceres
worked.
The women said they were dealing with the
sudden deaths of their loved ones, and the
challenge now of caring for the couple’s
three small children.
“I think right now we’re just very focused
on the children, making sure that they’re
okay,” said Saunders.
Saunders said the toddler adored her father.
“He walks into the room, and nobody else
existed for her,” said Saunders. “Same thing
with Stephanie. She was such a dedicated
mom.”
Meza explained she’s diabetic, and said
Stephanie always told her she would take
care of her. Meza said she never she
imagined Stephanie not being around, and
Meza would be the one providing care for
the children.
At the doctor’s office, diapers, formula and
other items collected for the children, took
up a large portion of a medical supply room.
A GoFundMe account was created for the
children and over $98k have been raised for
them. Plus, several people donated lots of
baby food, diapers, clothers etc for the
children and their upkeep.
Saunders and Meza said they are
overwhelmed by the outpouring from the
community.
