On a cold afternoon in January 2020, Kansas City police were called to a home near 98th Street and Wornall Road after a concerned father could not reach his son. Officers found 38-year-old Georgia Leming Petsch shot multiple times and wrapped inside an area rug in a bedroom. Her husband, Brandon J. Petsch, was found unresponsive in another room with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Investigators recovered a 34-page handwritten note at the scene attributed to Brandon that described a domestic argument that turned violent and stated he had shot his wife, remaining in the house with her body for about 24 to 34 hours. Two firearms were recovered and Brandon was taken to a hospital, stabilized, and later charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action.

Georgia was known locally for advocating for animals and supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Her family and friends continued to honor her memory through work with local animal rescue organizations. Does anyone have information about Georgia’s final days or her community work that could help fill in the timeline?