#5 The Murder of Blake Crews

Blake Crews, 20, was excited to start a business teaching drums.  He spent much of his last day alive trying to print business cards for the new business.  Blake never had the chance to live out his dream, though; he died after he was shot multiple times in the face while staying at a friend’s house in Henderson, Kentucky in January, 2015. The case remains unsolved. 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.


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