Mason County Cold Case

[kdown]

State Police Request Help Resolving Ralph Bigelow Murder

April 27,1989

On Thursday April 27,1989 at approximately 0900 hours, Ralph Bigelow was killed at his barn while feeding his horses, by a person or persons unknown. The barn was located on Ky. 596, Salem Ridge Road in Mason County. An investigation of the scene revealed that Mr. Bigelow had been shot multiple times by a shotgun, and robbed of approximately $3000.00 in cash.

Detectives are requesting help from the community or anyone who might have information on the robbery and homicide of Ralph Bieglow. Anyone with information can contact the case officer Detective Sherman Royse with the Kentucky State Police Post 8 Morehead, Kentucky at (606) 784-4127 or e-mail him at sherman.royse@ky.gov.

[mark125]

why are you posting this, is there something new to this case

[kdown]

Because the State Police are still asking for help

[KELTYSBOY]

Asking people in New York? Have they reopened this case? Have they asked for help in all unsolved cases?
This should get very interesting.

[kdown]

There are dozens of cases at this Kentucky State Police website, including the one I posted



http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/cold_case.htm

[Chuck]

Kdown might live in NY but is a loyal to Maysville. I wouldn't be surprised if the Kentucky State Police ask him for help. He knows just about everyone.

I think this post is a good find. Keep old cold cases alive. Maybe someday they will be solved.

[kdown]

Thanks Chuck. I really do appreciate the comment

[tkcomer]

I remember this happening. And I think he was probably killed to keep from identifying who robbed him. Makes me wonder if the robbers knew him. But there is something in the back of my mind that there was something more to this. But then, my mind has faded an awfully lot since then.

[KELTYSBOY]

tkcomer, you're correct. There was something more but KSP would not discuss. I remember the day very vividly. Shock to the community and a lot of whispers. Lets see where this goes.

I remember this happening. And I think he was probably killed to keep from identifying who robbed him. Makes me wonder if the robbers knew him. But there is something in the back of my mind that there was something more to this. But then, my mind has faded an awfully lot since then.

[wmjsmallwood]

i agree,and some one probley knows something about it ,its good to keep these cold cases fresh in our minds ,you never know who has told who what and that person may say something ,,usually they do in these kinda cases,and remember this could be your loved one ,,then you would feel good to see this

[snowtiger]

I've tried to find out things about my fathers case, but came to a dead end. A lot of people think he was murdered. I was 3 years old when he died in Orangeburg.
I hope someone can help them solve that case. It's awful not knowing, especially if there is still family out there.