A Life Cut Short

On November 25, 1975, 26-year-old Thomas Michael “Tommy” Ham was found stabbed multiple times in the 500 block of South 8th Street in Paducah, Kentucky. He was transported to Western Baptist Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the following day. 

The Investigation

Despite efforts by the Paducah Police Department, no one was ever charged in connection with Ham's murder. The case remains open, and authorities continue to seek information that could lead to an arrest. 

Remembering Tommy Ham

Ham was born and raised in Paducah and graduated from Paducah Tilghman High School. He was the middle of three brothers. His untimely death left a void in the community and among his family and friends. 

A Cold Case

The murder of Tommy Ham is one of several unsolved homicides in Paducah. The Paducah Police Department periodically reviews cold cases, hoping that advancements in forensic technology or new information from the public will provide leads. ...Read More