The family of a murdered mother and daughter are begging for answers. It’s been three months since the brutal crimes in Nelson County, and still there are no arrests.
On Wednesday, for the first time, the victim’s family made an emotional and powerful plea for justice. Kathy and Samantha Netherland’s family stood together on Tuesday afternoon asking for the public’s help and any information to solve the case. Now, people in Nelson County said they’re listening.
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“I thought it was a good gesture. I was glad to hear the family speak out,” said Edwin Hamilton who lives on the same street as the victims.
“I think it’s real good that the family is trying to push for information, somebody knows something somewhere,” said Brad Smith, who also lives near the crime scene.
Neighbors of Kathy and Samantha Netherland said they think about the horrific crimes daily. Therefore, when the victims’ family stood united Tuesday afternoon, people paid attention.
“We love and miss them everyday,” said Stacey Hibbard, who is Kathy’s sister and Samantha’s aunt.
On April 22nd the bodies of Kathy and her 16-year-old daughter, Samantha, were found in their home on Springfield Road. Officials said both were brutally murdered.
“Then as reality set in I begged God to make it untrue,” said Hibbard. An unthinkable truth family faced as they buried their loved ones. Since then, they have been searching.
“The reality is that a murderer walks free, possibly on the same streets as you,” said Hibbard.
A reality the victims’ neighbors said they haven’t forgotten.
“It’s always in the back of your mind, you wonder who and why,” said Hamilton.
“It’s something that you wish that they could have solved right away, so that family could have closure by now,” said Smith.
Closure that could be one step closer, with a little help. Relatives are asking for information that could help solve the case, especially information on a black Chevy Impala seen in the area.
“That someone will have the strength and courage to come forward and shed light on this terrible crime,” said Hibbard.
Until then, this community said they’re standing with this family as they fight for justice.
There is a reward fund of $2,500 for anyone with any information that leads to an arrest in the murders. If you know anything, please call Kentucky State Police or Bardstown Police.
