HENNING, TN - Emotional pleas from the families of two postal workers, killed on the job. A month after the shootings, loved ones of the Henning Post Office employees are begging for closure. Investigators say they've narrowed their search for the killer, but they need people to come forward information on the killers.
Crime scene tape still surrounds the Post Office in Henning where two people were gunned down exactly one month ago. Thursday, the post office remained closed and the killer, or killers, are still out there.
It's quiet on the narrow streets of Henning, a different scene from a month ago when investigators swarmed the West Tennessee town. Paula Robinson and Judy spray were shot to death. So far, no one's been caught.
More than anything, this town wants closure. And no one wants closure more than the families of the two women who were killed.
“The hard part is not knowing the answers," said Nicole Baker, Paula Robinson’s sister.
Through her tears, Baker spoke about her loss.
“She was only 33-years-old,” Baker said. “Her life was just beginning."
Judy Spray’s family also wants the killer or killers behind bars.
“We are victims of an indescribable pain beyond all belief and the unresolved fear and unending anger of the cowards who would even think about committing such a horrible, horrible crime," said Spray family friend Ret. Sgt. Robert Lipker.
Until they know what happened, they can't begin to rebuild their lives.
“Imagine not being able to remember the good times, because all you see is the horrific way your loved one died," said Baker. "Please, we are begging you to come forward so we can have the closure we need to move on and start to heal."
To solve this case, investigators say they need your help. There's a $50,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is leading the investigation. The agency organized a news conference Thursday. Family members came forward, begging for help finding the killer. Based upon what they're saying, or not saying, investigators need that help.
“We know for a fact, that several people in the community, in the area have first-hand knowledge of these homicides," said U.S. Postal Inspector Yulanda Burns.
In addition to families’ cries for help, threats of the consequences of not coming forward.
“In order to minimize their criminal exposure, now is the time that they need to come forward," said Burns.
One month after the killings, are they any closer to finding the killer?
“We have also developed additional evidence that has narrowed the scope and focus of our investigation significantly," Burns said.
Investigators wouldn't elaborate. The families did their best.
“We desperately need your help to get these people off the streets,” said Lipker. “They must be brought to justice."
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service says, nationwide, this case is its top priority.
Anyone with information is asked to call the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Hotline at 1-800-TBI-FIND (824-3463).
