Lora Ann Cable, a 38-year-old female, found her life tragically cut short on Valentine's Day in 2017. In the small town of Bedford, Kentucky, Lora was a familiar and welcoming face at the First You Medical Center where she worked. Her smile, however, hid a growing fear of her ex-boyfriend, Timothy Riddle. Just one day before her death, Lora had taken a legal step to protect herself, successfully obtaining a Domestic Violence Order against him.
She had recently entered a new relationship and was described by her new boyfriend as happy, yet still afraid.
On that Tuesday, the protective order proved insufficient. Riddle walked into the doctor's office, approached the desk where Lora was seated, and shot her multiple times in front of witnesses. The act plunged the quiet community into a state of shock and disbelief. The violence of the act, particularly in a familiar public space, left residents grappling with the brutal reality of the situation. Following the shooting, Riddle fled the scene, sparking a manhunt.
Later that same day, law enforcement received a call from a citizen who was with Timothy Riddle in a field. Riddle surrendered to the authorities and was taken into custody. He was subsequently arrested and charged with murder. The investigation that followed painted a grim picture of a relationship marked by abuse and Lora's repeated attempts to seek safety through legal channels. Despite her efforts, her life was stolen by an act of violence that left a lasting scar on her family, friends, and the entire Bedford community.
