Sarah Jane Kelley

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A 79 year old woman's murder is marked one of the most brutal in Covington, KY
Sarah Jane Kelley, aged 77, was found murdered in her Covington, Kentucky apartment on July 5, 1979. She was discovered by authorities after failing to attend a prayer meeting, a routine event in her life. Her body was located inside her second-floor apartment, and it was clear from the scene that burglary was not the motive, as $400 in cash and a Social Security check were found hidden under her mattress. The brutal nature of her death shocked the local community, and the case remains unsolved ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Sarah Jane Kelley

    October 27, 2022

    Female

    Covington

    KY

    1979-07-05

    1901-11-18

    77

    Sarah Jane

    Kelley

    Victim

    10/11/2024


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    I'm devastated to hear about the tragic loss of Sarah Jane. She was a kind-hearted individual who al... ...Read More
    01/04/2024