Introduction

The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has witnessed numerous tragedies, but few have left as indelible a mark as the brutal double homicide of Rita Ann Carrico and her mother, Allie Sylvia Habich. On June 30, 2009, their lives were abruptly ended in a violent act that remains unsolved to this day. The passage of time has not diminished the family's quest for justice, nor has it lessened the community's desire for answers.

The Fateful Day

On that summer morning, 53-year-old Rita Carrico arrived at her mother's residence on National Turnpike in Fairdale, a neighborhood in Louisville. The plan was simple: accompany 83-year-old Allie Habich to a scheduled doctor's appointment. Tragically, neither would make it to that appointment. Later that afternoon, Allie's son returned home to a horrifying scene—both his mother and sister had been viciously stabbed to death inside the house. ...Read More