In the quiet community of Bluefield, West Virginia, the life of 51-year-old Caucasian female Connie Proffitt was tragically cut short on April 22, 2017. The circumstances surrounding her death would reveal a heartbreaking story of familial conflict that escalated to a fatal conclusion. The investigation into her passing quickly focused on her own daughter, Amanda Kay Proffitt, who was 33 years old at the time.
The events leading to Connie's death began with a heated argument between
mother and daughter. The source of the disagreement was Amanda's intention to have her boyfriend move into their home. Following this dispute, in the dark of night, Amanda shot her mother once in the head as she slept, a single act of violence that ended Connie's life.
In the aftermath, Amanda Kay Proffitt was arrested and charged with the murder of her mother. She later entered into a plea agreement with prosecutors, pleading guilty to second-degree murder. During the sentencing hearing, a plea for leniency was made by Connie's sisters, who were also Amanda's aunts. Despite their request, the court sentenced Amanda to 40 years in prison for the crime. She will be eligible for parole after serving approximately 20 years of her sentence.
