In the quiet town of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, a tragedy unfolded on September 24, 2020, shattering the community. Twelve-year-old Brooke Goggin, a beloved seventh-grade student at Anderson Middle School, was found dead in her home on Corinth Road. She was discovered alongside her 33-year-old mother, Tefani 'Nikki' Noe. Both had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
Brooke was known as a 'wonderful young lady' and was active in her school's band and archery programs.
The grim discovery was made by Kentucky State Police troopers who were called to the residence just before 9:30 p.m. on that Thursday evening. The initial investigation quickly pointed to a suspect close to the family. Later that night, a juvenile male was taken into custody in Louisville following a police chase that spanned multiple counties. The suspect was identified as Tefani Noe's son and Brooke's brother, Luke Craig.
Craig, who was 16 at the time of his subsequent escape from custody, was charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his mother and sister. The charges were specified as murder - domestic violence, indicating the familial relationship between the suspect and the victims. Following the incident, the Anderson County community mourned the loss of a mother and her young daughter, with joint funeral services held to honor their memories.
