On a cold winter day in Ettrick, Virginia, the lives of a mother and daughter were tragically cut short. Elizabeth Shore Fassett, a 42-year-old woman, and her 65-year-old mother, Barbara Lynn Fassett, were found dead from gunshot wounds on January 7, 2013. The discovery of their bodies sent ripples of shock and grief through their community.
In the wake of the double homicide, law enforcement began an intensive investigation.
Their efforts led to the identification and arrest of a suspect. Robert Campbell Joseph Kelly, who was 39 years old at the time, was taken into custody in connection with the killings. The motive behind the tragic events was determined to be a domestic dispute.
Following his arrest, Kelly faced legal proceedings for the murders of Elizabeth and Barbara Fassett. In October 2013, he pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder. This admission of guilt brought a somber conclusion to the case. For his crimes, Robert Campbell Joseph Kelly was sentenced to serve 60 years in prison, ensuring he would be held accountable for the devastating loss of two lives.
