Police say that in 2016, Lexington saw the highest number of murders since 2001, and nearly half of those cases are still unsolved.
There were 24 murders in Lexington in 2016. This is the highest number since 2001 when 27 people were killed.
Ten of the 24 murders from 2016 are unsolved crimes.
While solving these cases may never undo the pain for the families, it may at least give them closure.
“The pain that was there day one is still here, day 40,” said Tamara Coleman.
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Tamara’s 22-year-old daughter, Maryiah Coleman, was shot and killed in early September while walking her dog in the Winburn neighborhood. Maryiah was eight months pregnant at the time. Her unborn son, Jakobe, also died.
Detectives have said several people were involved in the shooting, but there have been no arrests and they have no suspects.
Tamara Coleman has led her own call of support for the community to ask them for more peace, more safety, and any answers.
In 2017, Lexington Police and Bluegrass Crime Stoppers are calling on those in the community who have any information to speak up.
You can leave an anonymous tip with the Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020 or by visiting their website here.
