An attentive and caring 29-year-old woman, Amanda Ceaberry Lee Ross, had her life cut short in a tragic act of violence on the morning of September 11, 2009. A resident of Lexington, Kentucky, Amanda was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Opera House Square in the downtown area of the city. Her death was not a random act, but rather the culmination of a period of fear and stalking that she had endured.
In the months leading up to her murder, Amanda had sought protection from her
ex-boyfriend, former state Representative Steve Nunn. He had been stalking her for a significant time before the fatal encounter. Recognizing the danger she was in, Amanda had taken legal steps to ensure her safety by obtaining a protective order against Nunn in February of 2009. Despite this measure, he continued his campaign of harassment, which ultimately ended in her death.
The perpetrator of this violent act, Steve Nunn, was the son of the late Kentucky Governor Louie Nunn. His connection to a prominent political family brought a high level of public attention to the case. Following the murder of Amanda Ross, Nunn was swiftly identified as the sole suspect in her death. He was subsequently arrested and faced legal proceedings for his actions. The case highlighted the serious and often tragic consequences of domestic violence and stalking.
