Kellie Pickler Heard Frantically Screaming In 911 Audio Call Over Husband Kyle Jacobs' Suicide
Kellie Pickler was screaming in extreme distress when her personal assistant called 911 following her husband Kyle Jacobs' death, according to a report.
In Touch recently obtained an audio recording of the 911 call that Pickler's assistant made when they saw blood pouring from a door at the scene of the suicide -- their home in Nashville. In the recording, Pickler was screaming while the assistant spoke with the dispatcher.
"Somebody's shot or something," the assistant said as Pickler cried and screamed in the background. However, what she was saying was not clear.
"We just see blood, and the door's closed," the assistant continued. "It's coming out from under the door. Please hurry."
The assistant explained that they were "scared to open" the bedroom door and confirm what had caused all the blood. However, they already had an idea of what happened.
"We think we know, but ... please hurry," the assistant continued.
The assistant confirmed that Jacobs was behind the door. The dispatcher assured them that help was on the way.
During the call, Pickler's assistant confirmed that Jacobs owned a gun. When asked, "Do you think he shot himself?" the assistant was hesitant but said, "He's got a gun... yeah."
The dispatcher told the assistant it would help if they could open the door and try to stop the bleeding. The caller was reluctant but agreed.
"They want me to see if I can stop his bleeding," the assistant told Pickler, who was still hysterical.
However, the door was locked. The dispatcher then asked them to seek help in opening the door but assured them that they were on their way.
Three months later, the autopsy revealed that Jacobs died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Feb. 17, 2023. There were no drugs in his system. However, the late country music songwriter, vocalist, guitarist and pianist had a history of "pseudoseizures [seizures caused by psychological factors], gastrointestinal bleeding, elevated liver enzymes, and chronic alcohol use."
Following Jacobs' passing, Pickler broke her silence to thank everyone who supported her. She also shared the lesson she learned from her late husband.
"One of the most beautiful lessons my husband taught me was in a moment of a crisis if you don't know what to do, 'do nothing, just be still,'" she said in a statement to People. "I have chosen to heed his advice."
"Thank you to my family, friends, and supporters, for the countless letters, calls, and messages that you have sent my way. It has truly touched my soul, and it's helping me get through the darkest time in my life. As many of you have told me, you are all in my prayers."
Last month, Pickler made her first performance since losing her husband at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium for a tribute concert to Patsy Cline. She sang "The Woman I Am" from her 2013 album and paid tribute to her late husband, who co-wrote the song with her.
"My husband and I actually wrote this song together, gosh, over a decade ago," Pickler said onstage. "The last time I was here in the Ryman Auditorium was with him on a date night, and I know he is here with us tonight."
@musicmayhemmagazine.com #KelliePickler returned to the stage to honor late country music icon #PatsyCline with a special performance of “The Woman I Am,” a song she co-wrote with her late husband, Kyle Jacobs. @Kellie Pickler ♬ original sound - Music Mayhem
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org.
