News Summary
Eight years after Robert Cowan Jr.’s unsolved murder, his family remains committed to seeking justice. Despite ongoing investigations, no suspects have been charged. Cowan’s mother and community advocates stress the importance of public support and collaboration with law enforcement to solve the case and provide closure to affected families. The Lexington Police Department has launched a website to gather tips on unsolved homicides, including Cowan’s, as the community rallies for answers.
Lexington – It has been eight years since the tragic murder of Robert Cowan Jr. in January 2017, yet his family continues to call for justice as the case remains unsolved. Cowan was shot outside a motorcycle club in Lexington, and despite ongoing investigations, no charges have been filed against any suspects. His family, led by his mother Davita Gatewood, is advocating for renewed attention to the case, which has left them without closure for over 3,000 days.
Cowan’s son, now 26 years old, was only a high school senior when his father was killed. Instead of enjoying his final year in school, he found himself planning his father’s funeral, a burden no child should have to bear. This personal tragedy has driven the Cowan family to fight for justice, as each day that passes without answers adds to their grief…