In the winter of 2017, the life of 39-year-old Rachel Jean Mosely Preston was tragically cut short in Lexington, Kentucky. On December 26th, she was found the victim of a fatal shooting, a violent end to a life that had been a source of light for her family and friends. A mother and a woman remembered for her free spirit, Rachel's death left a void in the community.
The investigation into her death led authorities to a suspect.
Though the initial days after the discovery of Rachel's body were filled with uncertainty, the focus of law enforcement eventually narrowed. A man was later indicted in connection with the slaying, facing not only charges related to her death but also accusations of drug and weapons offenses. The legal proceedings that followed would seek to bring a measure of justice for a life taken too soon.
Rachel was a creative soul, with a passion for reading, graphic arts, photography, and cross-stitching. Her death was a stark and somber event in Lexington, prompting an outpouring of grief from those who knew her and concern from the wider community about the senselessness of gun violence. She is remembered by her children and a loving extended family.
