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Orwick Family

  • Female
  • Died Oct 06, 2008
  • Fairdale - Louisville, Kentucky, United States
I can't believe she took her babies to her grave. Let's pray for those little girls souls.
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She killed herself and here babes

Hope Orwick stabbed her daughters Emily (9) and Lindsey (8) to death and then shot herself in the head. 
Louisville Metro Police Chief Robert White said officers were called to the home by a family member.  The call came in just before 7:30 p.m., said police spokeswoman Alicia Smiley.Smiley said family members were still arriving at the scene from different locations late last night.
“We’re talking with them to get a little insight about what happened here,” she said.
Two police chaplains also were on the scene to speak with friends and family who were gathered outside the home.  Police cordoned off the yard of the single-story brick home that sits on a block of neatly kept homes, many with large trees in the yards and Halloween decorations on the porches.

Police cordoned off the yard of the single-story brick home that sits on a blockof neatly kept homes, many with large trees in the yards and Halloween decorations on the porches. 

Neighbor Mechelle Rockey, 48, said she has lived in a home across the street
from the family for about six months. 
“They were the sweetest little girls,” Rockey said. “They were cute as a button.”



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Please change the first section

Beck Sep 10, 2012

Hi, Janey!

I am Hope Orwick's aunt and I have a request. While I appreciate your tribute, could you possibly change the wording under the About section? It shows Hope in a very negative light and since this is a tribute and memorial to the family, maybe it should be kept less police report/news sounding.

I appreciate your consideration,
Beckie

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Kimberly Jun 04, 2011

I still think of you all. It's been a long time since you left us and I have yet to delete your number from my phone. I keep the little bracelet that Emily made for me in my jewelry box. I remember when she came and stayed the night with Katie the summer before she was gone. While the other girls were playing outside she sat at the table drawing pictures of flowers.

I remember one of the first times Katie came over to your house for a tea party. When I came to pick her up I remember Chris telling me about Katie playing on the piano. He was the one who said she had a talent for music. If not for him I don't think Katie would have traveled down that road.

My heart continues to break because you all are not with us. But to feel that way is selfish as you all are finally all together again. Free from pain and sorrow and keeping a watchful eye on those you love. I will never forget your smiling faces. Hope you always had a smile on your face that made me want to smile as well. Thank you for blessing my life by being in it, even if only for a brief moment.

My Best Friend Emily

Madison Lochner Jun 14, 2010

I have known Emily all my life I was a very close friend of Emily and we always hung out and I played soccer with her at the Ymca

To Hope, Emily and Lindsey's family

Geralyn Maurer Oct 08, 2009

I will never forget The Orwick family. I pray for your peace and healing every day. I knew Chris, Hope and the girls from the 5p- Society. I loved seeing them at the annual conference. I wish there were words I could write or an action I could do that would help in some way. But I know that isn't possible. I will continue to pray for all of you.

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