In the small town of Stearns, Kentucky, the life of 48-year-old Larissa Deanne Cox was tragically cut short on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. A dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse of 25 years, she was known for her passion for helping people, a calling that took her to various places as a travel nurse. Beyond her professional life, she was a cherished mother and grandmother, finding immense joy in her family, which included a son, two daughters, and three grandchildren.
The events that led to
her untimely death unfolded at a residence in Stearns, where an altercation occurred. Kentucky State Police responded to the home to find Larissa Cox deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Investigators quickly determined that the person responsible was her daughter's boyfriend, 20-year-old Preston Clark.
Following the investigation, Preston Clark was arrested and charged with the murder of Larissa Cox. The news of her violent death sent shockwaves through the community, where she was remembered as a prominent and beloved member. Her life, marked by a commitment to her family and her profession, ended in a senseless act of violence that left a community in mourning.
