Tawnia McGeehan, 38, and her daughter Addi Smith, 11, who were reported missing on February 14 after traveling from Utah to Vegas for a dance contest

Riddle was solved on Sunday when two bodies were found inside a room in the Rio Hotel & Casino

While authorities in Nevada have not confirmed the identities of the mother and daughter, they believe it is a case of murder-suicide

The ‘dance mom’ killed her cheerleader daughter inside their Las Vegas hotel room before turning the gun on herself – police

It’s been revealed that McGeehan was embroiled in bitter custody battle with her ex-husband since their very acrimonious divorce in 2015

Described as a ‘Dance mom’, Tawnia McGeehan, [photo] and her daughter Addi Smith [photo], were reported missing on February 14 after traveling to Las Vegas for a dance contest

Addi Smith, [photo], 11, a member of the Utah Xtreme Cheer troupe and her mother who traveled to Nevada from Utah, were found dead in their Las Vegas hotel room on Sunday. Officers responded after after getting several calls for a welfare check after Addi Smith and her mother, Tawnia McGeehan, failed to show up for a cheer competition, authorities said
Two bodies were found inside a room in the Rio Hotel & Casino on Sunday and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is treating the incident as a case of murder-suicide.
Authorities believe, the mother killed her cheerleader daughter inside their Las Vegas hotel room before turning the gun on herself.
The identities of the mother and daughter have not been confirmed by officials, but several news outlets linked the murder-suicide to ‘dance mom’ Tawnia McGeehan, 38, and her daughter Addi Smith, 11, who were reported missing on February 14 after traveling to Vegas for a dance contest.

Addi Smith, [photo], 11, a member of the Utah Xtreme Cheer troupe and her mother were found dead in their Las Vegas hotel room on Sunday. Authorities are treating it as a case of murder-suicide

It’s been revealed that the suspected shooter went through an ugly custody dispute with her ex-husband starting with their divorce in 2015.
According to court documents McGeehan and her ex-husband, Brad Smith, spent nine years in court fighting wrangling over custody of their daughter Addi after their acrimonious split. The relationship between the co-parents had remained toxic.

A younger Addi Smith [right], with her father Brad Smith

Tawnia McGeehan, [left], police said, killed her cheerleader daughter Addi, [left], inside their Las Vegas hotel room before turning the gun on herself. Their bodies were discovered on Sunday

The Utah Xtreme Cheer troupe, of which Smith was a member, shared a tribute to her.
A spokesman said: ‘With the heaviest hearts, we share the devastating news that our sweet athlete Addi has passed away.
‘We are completely heartbroken. No words do the situation justice. She was so beyond loved, and she will always be a part of the UXC family.
‘Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers and continue to send them love as they navigate this unimaginable loss.

Tawnia McGeehan, [left], and Brad Smith finalized their divorce in 2015. However for the past nine years the had been in court, fighting over custody of their daughter

Police found two bodies inside a room in the Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, on Sunday. Police said the victims were mother and daughter and police are treating this as a murder-suicide

A note was left in the room. Its contents have not yet been made public, with police continuing to investigate.
Utah Fusion All-Stars, another group, also shared a tribute to Addi, saying: ‘We are completely heartbroken by the loss of our former athlete Addi.
‘She was absolutely loved in our gym and it was a privilege to be a part of her life.
‘She will always be remembered for her sweet smile and light that she brought to her teams and to our gym.
‘We are sending love and prayers to her family, to our cheer family, and to the UXC Cheer Family at this time.’