Houston Woman Charged With Murder After Boyfriend Dies Weeks After Reported Screwdriver Stabbing

Fatal Incident in Northeast Houston on December 27, 2025

A woman identified in court records as Jayla Brown has been charged with the murder of her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Keylan Foreman, following an incident that occurred on December 27, 2025, in northeast Houston.

According to information from court and investigative records, Brown and Foreman were involved in a fight at the intersection of Lockwood Drive and Laura Koppe Road. During that altercation, investigators with the Houston Police Department state that Brown struck Foreman with a screwdriver.

Injuries and Hospitalization

Houston Police Department investigators report that the alleged screwdriver strike caused Foreman to suffer severe facial and brain injuries. Following the incident at the northeast Houston intersection, Foreman was transported to a hospital for treatment.

The records indicate that Foreman remained hospitalized for weeks after the altercation. The injuries described by investigators are cited as the result of the reported use of the screwdriver during the fight between Brown and Foreman.

Death of Victim and Murder Charge

Court records state that Foreman died at the hospital on January 19, 2026, weeks after the December 27, 2025 altercation. Following his death, Brown was charged with murder in connection with the incident.

The charging documents identify Brown as a Houston woman and confirm that the victim, Foreman, was her on-again, off-again boyfriend. The records link the fatal outcome directly to the December altercation at Lockwood Drive and Laura Koppe Road in northeast Houston.

Bond Set for Accused

A bond has been set for Brown in the murder case, according to court records. The specific bond amount is not stated in the available information, but the records confirm that a bond decision has been made in connection with the charge.

All details reported here are drawn from court records and statements attributed to investigators with the Houston Police Department regarding the December 27, 2025 incident and Foreman’s subsequent death on January 19, 2026.