Candace Sue Newsome, 48, and her daughter Kristina Mykal Newsome, 16, were found shot to death in their home on Blue Run Road in Minford, Ohio, on January 4, 2016. A family member discovered the victims early that morning; preliminary investigation indicated both died of gunshot wounds. Candace was known in the community as Aunt Candy and remembered for her kindness and generosity.

The Scioto County Sheriff’s Department conducted an extensive investigation. After a three-and-a-half-year inquiry, 22-year-old Kristian R. Davis was charged with two counts of murder in the first degree with firearms specifications; he was already in custody on unrelated charges at the time and was being held without bond pending arraignment. The killings drew strong local reaction because of their brutality and Kristina’s young age.

Anyone who knew Candace or Kristina, or who has information about the case, is asked to come forward.