Kathy Lynn was sitting in her car in the parking lot of the Hampden House Apartments, getting ready to leave for work at The Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Laureldale when she was ambushed by her estranged husband.
Article Dated 5/13/1994
Woman, 22, Slain in ambush; Woods combed for ex-spouse
Kathy Lynn was kidnapped by her estranged husband the day before the shooting. She agreed to reconcile with him & was released.
Article Dated 5/14/1994
Police: Gunman ambushed estranged wife
She reported the kidnapping to authorities and filed a restraining order.
Article Dated 5/17/1994
Victim's Dad tells of threat
Hours before he ambushed his estranged wife ~ "He slid a piece of paper under her door. It was like a will & it said he was going to kill himself & that he was going to take four other people with him."
Kathy & her son Ryan
Article Dated 5/25/1994
Vigil Against Violence Women in Crisis memorialize Kathy Eller
A massive manhunt was underway for three days to find Kathy's estranged husband.
Article Dated 5/17/1994
A Tragic Story Body of murder suspect found in sister's New Ringgold garage
