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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Country star Spencer Hatchet's mother stabbed to death
Country music star Spencer Hatcher's mother Holly was stabbed to death by a stranger at her Virginia home. Holly, 62, was murdered when Kevin Moses Walker broke into her residence in Rockingham County, on August 3. Her husband Michael Hatcher, 65, was injured in the attack although he shot Walker dead with a handgun in an apparent act of self-defense. Walker, 41, of Maryland, apparently targeted the Hatchers in a 'completely random' attack, the sheriff revealed. Police are still investigating a motive for the attack. Walker had no known history of violent or criminal behavior. No charges will be filed in the case since Walker is dead, but police are continuing to investigate the incident. Spencer, 27, canceled several upcoming concerts in wake of the tragedy, telling his fans that his family is battling a 'monumental loss'. The country music star has more than 720,000 followers on TikTok. He signed with Stone Country Records in July 2024 and released his first EP last October. Investigators believe Walker killed Holly after he wreaked havoc on a RV (recreational vehicle) resort in the Shenandoah Valley. Walker checked in to a rented campsite at at Endless Caverns, an RV park tucked into the Shenandoah Valley mountainside, on August 1, WTVR reports. Police say he took a tour of the caverns around before heading to a local Walmart less then three hours later to purchase a sleeping bag and large knife. His vehicle was found abandoned on Endless Caverns Road the next morning after he allegedly rammed it into a store at the RV park. Police claim Walker entered both the store and the caverns, but did not steal anything. Patrol vehicles and a drone were deployed to the area, but the hunt for Walker proved unsuccessful. Officers were called to the Hatcher residence at 11.58pm on August 3 after Michael reported a home invasion. When police arrived on scene they found Walker dead in the driveway and Michael with visible injuries. Holly was discovered in the residence with multiple stab wounds. 'There's going to be questions that will never be answered, but all I can tell you is we've cried, we've hurt, and we've hugged, and we have found more love than we have ever known has existed between us, and between you,' Michael said during a press conference on Saturday. Spencer also issued a statement on his Instagram account. It read, in part: 'It is with a heavy heart and overwhelming sadness that – due to a monumental loss in our family - I must cancel my upcoming shows at VOA Country Music Fest in Butler County, OH (8/8) and at Rockingham County Fair in Harrisonburg, VA (8/11 &8/12).' He said he hoped to reschedule the shows in the future and thanked everyone who 'lent their support to me and my loved ones'. The performer did ask his fans to 'please respect our family's privacy at this time'. Holly served as a teacher in rural Virginia for the past 19 years. Her employer Rockingham County Public Schools issued a statement on Facebook, saying: 'We are heartbroken by the loss of a dedicated educator who served our RCPS community with unwavering commitment.' Holly 'poured her heart into her work, positively impacting countless students and colleagues,' the district continued, adding: 'Her loss is deeply felt by the entire RCPS family.' His mother's murder is the latest hardship that Spencer has had to battle as he makes a name for himself in the country music scene. In September last year, Spencer fractured his pelvis in three places, broke three ribs and suffered a pulmonary contusion to his right lung after falling 20 feet from his roof. He and Michael were working to repair a broken chimney when Spencer lost his footing, fell and struck a rock, his website states. The musician was airlifted to a hospital in Charlottesville and treated for his injuries, with doctors saying it was a miracle he did not sustain any head or spinal injuries. He was offered a deal with Stone Country Records just weeks later and returned to performing live after just three weeks - despite doctors estimating it would be several months before he recovered. 'I feel like I've experienced two miracles in just one month,' Spencer said last autumn. 'First, surviving a two-story fall, which I truly believe was the hand of God, and second, signing a record deal, which I realize is something that most artists never get to do.'
The Sun
9 hours ago
- The Sun
Country singer Spencer Hatcher's mom, 62, stabbed to death in ‘highly unusual circumstances' after 12am raid on her home
THE mother of rising country star Spencer Hatcher was stabbed to death in an attack cops described as "completely random." Holly Hatcher, 62, was killed by an armed intruder while her husband, 65, was left injured. 3 3 Kevin Moses Walker, 41, knifed Holly, a former school teacher, before attacking her husband Michael - Spencer's dad - in Virginia on August 3. Michael then shot Walker, from Maryland, dead after getting a handgun from his car. Michael reported the home invasion at around 11:58pm and police found Walker's remains in the driveway, as per the CBS affiliate WTVR-TV. Mystery still surrounds the circumstances and motive behind the stabbing - with cops revealing no link between the suspect and his victims. Bryan Hutcheson, of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office, said the stabbing appeared to be 'completely random' in its nature. 'This investigation is still ongoing with RCSO and VSP both working very hard on discovering all of the facts and highly unusual circumstances involved in this violent and tragic crime,' he added. Walker didn't have a rap sheet or any history of criminal behavior. Cops released a timeline of the events leading up to the stabbing. On August 1, he rented a campsite at Endless Caverns in New Market, Virginia, before buying a blade from a local Walmart store. He also bought a sleeping bag from the supermarket. The campsite is around three miles from the Hatcher's home. The next day, Walker abandoned his vehicle at the campground. The abandoned car had damage to it, and cops found a parking permit belonging to the campsite. Walker was found dead on the Hatcher's driveway when cops swooped on the scene. The attack has left the family with unanswered questions. 'TRAGIC CRIME' 'There's going to be questions that will never be answered, but all I can tell you is we've cried, we've hurt, and we've hugged, and we have found more love than we have ever known has existed between us, and between you,' Michael Hatcher said. Spencer was expected to appear at country music events in Butler County, Ohio, and Harrisonburg, Virginia, but suddenly canceled his appearances. He withdrew from the events due to a 'monumental loss in our family.' 'I hope to make these dates up to my fans in the future,' he wrote on Instagram. Spencer, who describes himself as a Nashville newcomer, released his first singles in October last year. In September 2024, he fell off a roof, which left him with a fractured pelvis. 'I feel like I've experienced two miracles in just one month,' he wrote on his website. 'First, surviving a two-story fall, which I truly believe was the hand of God, and second, signing a record deal, which I realize is something that most artists never get to do.' Doctors said Spencer would make a full recovery within three months but he was back performing within three weeks of the accident. 3
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country singer Spencer Hatcher's mother killed in home invasion
The mother of a rising country music star has been stabbed to death inside her Virginia home. The armed intruder was then shot and killed by her husband, according to the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office. Holly Hatcher was stabbed to death during the violent home invasion. Suspect Kevin Moses Walker was killed when Hatcher's husband, Michael, fatally shot him in the driveway of their home, according to a police press release. In a post on Instagram, Spencer wrote that due to "a monumental loss in our family", he was cancelling three upcoming shows. "I hope to make these dates up to my fans in the future. I appreciate everyone that has lent their support to me and my loved ones." Police responded to a 911 call just before midnight at the Hatcher residence, where they found Michael outside with injuries to his body. When they entered the home, they found Holly dead of apparent stab wounds. Spencer is a bluegrass-influenced singer signed to Stone Country Records. His fanbase includes more than 850,000 social media followers and he has surpassed 60 million views, including 8.5 million on TikTok alone. This led to a high-profile partnership with PepsiCo, with Spencer co-writing and performing a bluegrass jingle in a national commercial for Mountain Dew.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country Music Star Cancels Shows After Mother Killed in 'Highly Unusual' Home Invasion
Country Music Star Cancels Shows After Mother Killed in 'Highly Unusual' Home Invasion originally appeared on Parade. Spencer Hatcher is grieving the tragic loss of his mother, Holly Hatcher, who was killed during a fatal home invasion in Virginia. The devastating incident has led the rising country star to cancel several scheduled performances as his family navigates the aftermath of this traumatic event. 'It is with a heavy heart and overwhelming sadness that — due to a monumental loss in our family — I must cancel my upcoming shows at VOA Country Music Fest in Butler County, OH (8/8) and at Rockingham County Fair in Harrisonburg, VA (8/11 & 8/12),' Spencer wrote on Instagram. 'I hope to make these dates up to my fans in the future. I appreciate everyone that has lent their support to me and my loved ones. We ask that everyone please respect our family's privacy at this time.' According to the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office, authorities responded to an emergency 911 call on August 3 involving a home invasion with an armed suspect. When deputies arrived at the residence, they discovered Holly's husband, Michael Hatcher, with visible injuries sustained during a altercation with the intruder. A second man, later identified as Kevin Walker, was found deceased in the home's driveway. Deputies later discovered a female victim inside the home, confirmed to be Holly, who had suffered fatal wounds. 'It was determined that the offender entered the home armed with a large knife and stabbed the victim, causing her fatal injuries,' the police report stated. 'The offender proceeded to attack the caller with the knife and an altercation began. The altercation continued outside the residence, and the caller was able to retrieve a handgun from his vehicle and fire a single shot, which stopped the attack and killed the offender.' Spencer and his father spoke publicly about the horrifying incident during a press conference on August 7. 'This has been a highly unusual event,' the country star said. 'There are a lot of rumors, but we're coming to you with just the facts we know.' Michael, holding back tears, spoke emotionally about the violent incident that shattered their lives. 'There is no way for you to know the trauma and the pain and the unanswered questions that I have had … about this terrible tragedy,' he said. 'Each of you have made it much more bearable through your outpouring of love and your caring and your kindness and your support to all of us. For that, I thank you so much.' As the investigation continues, fans and members of the country music community have rallied around Spencer, offering condolences and messages of support on social media. The singer has not yet announced when he will return to performing, but has expressed gratitude for the ongoing love shown to his family. Country Music Star Cancels Shows After Mother Killed in 'Highly Unusual' Home Invasion first appeared on Parade on Aug 11, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Yahoo
Mom of Country Musician Is Stabbed to Death in Home Invasion Before Dad Kills the Assailant
Country singer Spencer Hatcher, 28, is mourning the loss of his mother, Holly Hatcher, who was killed in the middle of the night by an armed intruder, say policeNEED TO KNOW Holly Hatcher, 62, was fatally stabbed in a home invasion on Sunday, Aug. 3 Kevin Moses Walker, 41, allegedly broke into the home she shared with her husband, who shot and killed Walker after a violent altercation Police are still searching for a motive in the slayingThe mother of a rising country music star was stabbed to death inside her Virginia home by an armed intruder, who was then shot and killed by her husband, according to police. Holly Hatcher, 62, was killed during a violent home invasion in Harrisonburg on Sunday, Aug. 3, the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office said in a press release. Suspect Kevin Moses Walker, 41, was killed when Hatcher's husband, Michael Hatcher, 65, fatally shot him in the driveway, according to the release. The incident was "highly unusual" and "apparently completely random," Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson said in a video statement alongside Hatcher's son, country music artist Spencer Hatcher, and Michael Hatcher, per WTVR. In a post on Instagram, Spencer wrote that due to "a monumental loss in our family," he was canceling three upcoming shows. 'I hope to make these dates up to my fans in the future. I appreciate everyone that has lent their support to me and my loved ones. We ask that everyone please respect our family's privacy at this time.' Deputies responded to a 911 call just before midnight on Aug. 3 at the Hatcher residence, where they found Michael outside with injuries about his body, according to the press release. Walker was found dead on the driveway. When deputies entered the home, they found Holly dead of apparent stab wounds. Authorities contend Walker entered the home armed with a "large" knife and fatally stabbed Holly before getting into an altercation with Michael. The altercation continued outside the home, where Michael retrieved a gun from his vehicle and fired a single shot at then shared what the RCSO and Virginia State Police have since learned about Walker's alleged movements before the attack. Authorities say prior to the attack, Walker had purchased a knife and sleeping at Walmart and later allegedly broken into a store at he Endless Caverns campsite, where he was staying. The store showed signs of having been rammed with a vehicle, though nothing was stolen. Police were still searching for Walker when Michael Hatcher called 911. The investigation will remain ongoing, Hutcheson said. Hutcheson said he had known the Hatchers for years and that Holly Hatcher was his oldest son's teacher, noting the 'wonderful influence' she had on her students' lives. In the meantime, the Hatcher family is still reeling from the violent attack that stole the life of Holly Hatcher. "There's going to be questions that will never be answered, but all I can tell you is we've cried, we've hurt, and we've hugged, and we have found more love than we have ever known has existed between us, and between you," said an emotional Michael Hatcher in the joint video statement. Read the original article on People
