On a tragic evening in Pleasureville, Kentucky, the life of 56-year-old Heather Beth Simmons was cut short in an act of violence that also claimed the life of her daughter. On Friday, June 21, 2024, deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office responded to a distressing call about a shooting at a residence on Pleasureville Road. Upon their arrival, they discovered two women who had sustained gunshot wounds.
Heather, known to her loved ones as Beth, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her daughter, Emily Hunt, was found with critical, life-threatening injuries. She was rushed to a Louisville hospital for immediate medical attention, but tragically, she succumbed to her injuries on the following Sunday afternoon. The quiet, rural community was left in shock and disbelief by the violent turn of events that had shattered a local family.
The investigation into the double homicide quickly led to a suspect within the family circle. Michael Hunt, the 32-year-old husband of Emily Hunt and son-in-law of Beth Simmons, was arrested in connection with the shootings. Following his arrest, he was taken to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for questioning. It was there that he reportedly made a chilling admission to the investigators.
According to court documents, after being read his Miranda rights, Michael Hunt confessed to shooting both his wife and his mother-in-law in the head. He allegedly stated to the authorities that he 'had a job to take both females out.' Hunt was subsequently charged with murder and attempted murder. Following the death of his wife, the attempted murder charge was upgraded to a second count of murder. He is currently being held at the Shelby County Detention Center without bond as the legal proceedings continue. The community continues to mourn the loss of a mother and daughter who were well-known and active in their community.
