On a summer night in Chester, Pennsylvania, the life of 32-year-old Natalie McCready was tragically cut short. On August 9, 2008, McCready, a female, was found shot to death near the corner of West Sixth and Lincoln Streets. Alongside her was the body of 39-year-old Richard Salters, who had also been fatally shot. The discovery marked another grim chapter in a city that was experiencing a significant spike in homicides.
The Chester City Police Department launched an investigation into
the double homicide. Detectives worked the case, identifying and questioning several individuals of interest. However, despite their efforts, the investigation failed to yield any arrests. The leads eventually dried up, and with no new information forthcoming, the case grew cold. For years, the violent deaths of Natalie McCready and Richard Salters have remained unsolved, leaving a painful void for their families and community.
The impact of Natalie's sudden and violent death has been long-lasting for her loved ones. Friends and family have continued to mourn her loss, remembering her as a beautiful person both inside and out. In the years that have passed, they have expressed their enduring grief and their hopes for justice, a justice that has so far remained elusive. The unsolved nature of her murder continues to be a source of pain and a stark reminder of the violence that plagued the city of Chester that summer.
