A Louisville, Kentucky woman stabbed her two young daughters to death before taking her own life by shooting herself in the head.
Police have still not determined a motive as to why Hope Orwick, 35, stabbed her daughters, Emily Orwick, 9, and Lindsay Orwick, 8. Orwick had been raising the two girls as a single mother ever since her husband, Chad Orwick, committed suicide in 2005.
According to Louisville Metro Police Spokeswoman Alicia Smiley, the three bodies were discovered early Monday night when a family member stopped by the family's home.
Police have still not determined a motive for the killings. When police questioned friends and family of the victims, all seemed to be shocked by the news.
"She was just the mom you wanted supporting the school," said Wendy Anderson of Hope Orwick. Anderson, who is a counselor at the girls' elementary school and saw Hope Orwick just days before the killing, also said, "There were no signs. There was nothing that even looked odd."
Mechelle Rockey, the Orwick's neighbor whose own daughters often played with Lindsay and Emily, said the neighborhood children were distraught over the incident. "They were the sweetest little girls. They were as cute as a button," said Rockey. "They all played together."
Hope Orwick's uncle, David Stieren, told police that his family was still grieving and not ready to talk. "We're just so upset we can't talk about it right now," said Stieren.
Crisis counselors will be available starting Wednesday at Auburndale Elementary School where the girls attended school.
No legal action has been taken at this time.
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