On a tragic Valentine's Day morning in Georgetown, Kentucky, Rebekah L. Caldwell, a 42-year-old woman, lost her life in a shocking act of violence that reverberated through the community. The events of February 14, 2015, unfolded at her home on Cherry Hill Drive, where she was found deceased alongside her husband.
Rebekah, a dedicated employee at Toyota for two decades, was a loving mother to two sons, Alex and Bradley Caldwell.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, and raised in Harlan, Kentucky, she was known for her passions for scrapbooking, quilting, and cheering for the University of Kentucky athletics. She was an active member of the Highland Baptist Church.
The investigation into the deaths quickly pointed to a murder-suicide. The Scott County Coroner, John Goble, confirmed that Rebekah's husband, 40-year-old Fred Scott 'Scotty' Caldwell, shot and killed her before turning the gun on himself. Investigators suggested that domestic issues may have been the catalyst for the tragedy. At the time of the incident, no one else was present in the home.
The community was left to mourn the sudden and devastating loss of a couple, with funeral services for Rebekah held at Highland Baptist Church in Lexington, followed by her burial at Georgetown Cemetery. The incident left a lasting scar on the family and the Georgetown community, a somber reminder of the unseen struggles that can lie beneath the surface.
