Blake Crews, a 20-year-old with a passion for music, was preparing to launch his dream business teaching drums. In January 2015, his life was cut short when he was found fatally shot while staying at a friend’s house in Henderson, Kentucky. Despite efforts to find answers, the case remains unsolved to this day.  Interviews included in this episode: Donna Crews (Blake’s mother), Amanda Miller (Blake’s sister), Kyle Putman (Blake’s friend), Brandon Beeny (Blake’s friend), and Kati Robb (girlfriend of Jacob McLaughlin).

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Henderson County native Blake Crews was murdered on January 17, 2015.

In an effort to enhance and elicit new leads, KSP has developed a short YouTube video highlighting the main points of the open case. The Crews’ family have increased the reward money for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of their son, Blake Crews.

This reward, in conjunction with the Henderson County Crime Stoppers reward, brings the total up to $15,000. KSP detectives are still actively pursuing leads in this case but we respectfully request assistance from the public.

We encourage anyone with knowledge of this case to contact Kentucky State Police Post 16 at 270.826.3312 or anonymously 800-222-5555.