Curtis W. Francis, a 34-year-old white male, was tragically murdered on December 9, 2006, in Piketon, Ohio. Curtis and his fiancée, Jennifer Burgette, were shot to death while they slept in their home on Hopper Road. The case, known as the "Hopper Road double murder," remains unsolved to this day. The Pike County Sheriff's Office and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation have investigated the case multiple times, but it has been shelved and is now listed as a cold case.
Curtis was
known for his kind-hearted nature and love for his family, animals, music, hunting, and fishing. He had recently undergone shoulder replacement surgery and was taking pain medication, which may have made him a target. According to the Ohio Attorney General's Office, investigators believe that more than one person witnessed the killings and that the gunman likely knew the couple. They also suspect that the gunman is responsible for at least one other homicide.
Despite numerous leads and a thorough investigation, the authorities have not been able to identify any suspects or make any arrests in connection with Curtis and Jennifer's murders. The family continues to seek justice and closure, frustrated by the lack of answers and the fact that the case has gone cold. They believe that Curtis and Jennifer's lives mattered and deserve justice.
