On the morning of June 30, 2009, 53-year-old Rita Ann Carrico went to her mother Allie Sylvia Habich’s Fairdale home on National Turnpike to take her to a doctor’s appointment. Neither woman made it to the appointment. Later that day Habich’s son returned from work and found both women had been viciously attacked and stabbed multiple times. Habich was 83.

Carrico was described as a homemaker and active church volunteer. The double homicide shocked the Louisville community. Family members have said they believe the perpetrator or perpetrators were not strangers and may be within the family; two relatives reportedly sought legal counsel the day after the bodies were found and have since been uncooperative with police. Investigators have said they have a strong idea who is responsible but lack enough evidence to prosecute.

No arrests have been announced and the case remains open with the Louisville Metro Police Department. If anyone knew Rita or Allie, or has information about that day in Fairdale, please come forward.