KY KY - Patricia Lutes, 36, Lee County, 10 Nov 2014

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The family of a murdered Lee County woman is asking for the public's help finding her killer.


Someone shot and killed 36-year-old Patricia Lutes as she went to check her mail on November 10, 2014, five days before her birthday.

Her sister, Priscilla Spicer, got a call from their mother that she had been
killed.

http://www.wymt.com/content/news/Fa...es-public-can-help-solve-crime-412349453.html

I had not heard of this case.

BEATTYVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky State Police investigators are searching for the person that shot and killed a Lee County woman Monday night.

The Lee County Coroner pronounced Patricia C. Lutes, 36, of Beattyville, dead at the scene.

The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. along Highway 2016, north of Beattyville.

Police say a neighbor reported hearing a gunshot and found Lutes in the road, next to her mailbox.

"She really didn't deserve what happened," said Talmadge Allen, a family friend and neighbor to Lutes.

Investigators blocked the highway in both directions in front of the house on the 8500 block of Highway 2016 while they searched for clues.

http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/282223571.html

 

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Obituary for Patricia Creech Lutes at PORTER & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Patricia Gail Creech Lutes, wife of Robert E. Lutes, departed this life on Monday, November 10, 2014 at the age of 36 years, 11 months and 26 days. She was a daughter of Gladys Spencer Creech and the late Paul Creech born in Lexington, Kentucky on November 15, 1977. Patricia

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Jan. 20, 2026

Cold case haunts Lee County family more than a decade after woman's shooting death

It's been more than a decade since Patricia Lutes was shot and killed while checking her mail. But her family has not stopped hoping for justice for the Lee County woman.

www.lex18.com

'LEE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — It's been more than a decade since Patricia Lutes was shot and killed while checking her mail.
But her family has not stopped hoping for justice for the Lee County woman.
Patricia, or Trish, was fatally shot on November 10, 2014, just days before her 37th birthday'.

"Kentucky State Police, Post 7, is still actively investigating the homicide of Patricia Lutes. Robert Lutes was identified as a person of interest during the initial investigation, and detectives continue to work diligently on the case. We remain committed to seeking justice for Patricia and her family."

Contact KSP Post 7 with any information about Patricia's death. The agency's phone number is: 859-623–2404.

People can also submit anonymous tips using kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov or 1-800-222-5555.''