In the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, a light in the lives of many was tragically extinguished on March 9, 2022. Davida Gwenn Cain Pendleton, a 42-year-old White/Caucasian female known for her vibrant personality and unwavering dedication to her daughter, was found deceased in a home in the 13700 block of Blakely Lane. Her death sent ripples of grief through her family and community, who remembered her as a woman who could light up any room she entered.
The circumstances surrounding
Davida's death were grim. Louisville Metro Police responded to a call and discovered both Davida and a 44-year-old man, Bradley Sauls, deceased at the scene. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office later confirmed that Davida had died from a gunshot wound, while Sauls's death was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The investigation by the LMPD's Homicide Unit concluded that the incident was a murder-suicide.
According to the police investigation, Bradley Sauls was the sole suspect in Davida's murder. With Sauls having taken his own life, authorities determined that no other individuals were involved in the tragic event. Consequently, the case was closed, and no arrests were made in connection with Davida's death. The community was left to mourn the loss of a woman described as having a sparkling spirit that brought smiles to those around her, a devoted mother whose absence has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of her loved ones.
