Amber Piguet, a 25-year-old woman from Wheelersburg, Ohio, tragically lost her life on January 9, 2017. She was killed in her home, which also had three children under the age of 7 present at the time of the shooting. The incident occurred on Piquet Road in the Wheelersburg area. Amber Piguet was a mother and an active member of her community, regularly attending church and spending time with her children.
Following the shooting, the Scioto County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene
and discovered Amber Piguet deceased. A witness reported seeing a male suspect attempting to enter the residence with something in his hands before hearing several gunshots. The suspect then fled the scene in a burgundy van. Shortly after, a small child called 911 to report that her aunt had been shot and was dead.
Carl Hayden, a 64-year-old man from South Webster, Ohio, was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with one count of first-degree murder. He was taken into custody and held in the Scioto County jail on a $100,000 bond. Hayden was later indicted on several charges, including aggravated murder, murder, four counts of felonious assault, menacing by stalking, and improperly discharging a firearm into a habitation.
The case drew significant attention due to the presence of young children in the home at the time of the shooting. The Scioto County Prosecutor's Office pursued the charges against Hayden, and the case proceeded through the legal system. The tragic loss of Amber Piguet and the impact on her children and the community were central to the investigation and subsequent legal proceedings.
Amber Piguet's death was a heartbreaking event that left a lasting impact on her family and friends. The community mourned the loss of a young woman who was known for her kindness and dedication to her family. The legal proceedings against Carl Hayden continued as the justice system sought to hold him accountable for his actions.
