Man Indicted In High Profile Double Murder
Man Indicted In High Profile Double Murder Save Email Print
Posted: 1:19 PM Jul 25, 2008
Last Updated: 7:23 PM Jul 25, 2008
Reporter: Phil Pendleton
Email Address: phil.pendleton@wkyt.com

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It's been a long six and a half years for Sherry Moore. Much of that time has been spent wondering who killed her son, Bo, and his friend, Ryan Shangraw.

“I just prayed with faith that it would be solved. But I didn't know when. But this year, I had a feeling it would be soon,” Moore said on Friday.

Upton and Shangraw were inside Shangraw's trailer in February 2002 when police say some people burst in and killed both.

After six years of dried up clues, rewards and pleas for help, police say a suspect finally turned himself in in April. He was a juvenile when Upton and Shangraw were killed and officials have not released his name.

“That's been very difficult for me. How can he be protected when he's a murderer or a murder suspect?” asked Moore.

The indictment that was returned Friday morning against the murder suspect was sealed. That's because of a statute that says juvenile offenders, or those who are juveniles at the time of their offense, must both be indicted and arraigned before their identity is revealed.

The suspect's day in court is scheduled for August 22nd. Moore plans to be there.

“But can you imagine being face to face with the person who killed your child? A lot of prayer, that's going to take a lot of prayer,” said Moore.

Police have hinted of other pending arrests. But since April there's been only one.

“So I'm just praying that if there's more people involved, that they will get every one of them. And take their freedom away. If you've murdered someone, taking your freedom away is not asking too much.”

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Posted by: Former Lincoln Co Location: Glad I moved on Jul 28, 2008 at 08:23 AM
It is about time some "old" murder cases were solved in this county. It takes the cold case detectives to do it.There have been many murder cases in Lincoln Co that were never solved.It is a shame that families have to walk around with a killer out living their lives.But rest assured there is coming a day that all will pay for their sins. Myself included. At least taking another human life will NOT be on the list for me.Nor will covering up for a killer.I am so thankful this case has now been solved and these families can get some closure.God bless each of you and the officers that solved it.Whether it be Lincoln Co officers or State Detectives.As for "Bart".....I agree with the other comments......grow a heart. Not a cold stone in your chest!!!!!

Posted by: Have a heart! Location: Ky on Jul 27, 2008 at 08:58 AM
I am so glad they finally arrested someone for these senseless killings. Bart in Harrod......grow a heart. The families of these kids do NOT need comments from some lame heartless idiot like yourself.If all you can do is get on here and express hurtful things....stay off! May the families of these two find some comfort and closure.

Posted by: ruby Location: ky on Jul 26, 2008 at 04:13 PM
to bart quit judging people if you dont know them...bo was a wonderful young teen and he had never been in trouble for anything..i pray that you can get some peace now sherry...GOD BLESS YOU!!

Posted by: Gale Location: Lancaster on Jul 25, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Hope this helps in closure for the parents. I only hope they get all who were involved. Even though it can never bring them back. If gulity - I hope justice is served.

Posted by: Bart Location: Harrodsburg on Jul 25, 2008 at 02:51 PM
A case of a drug deal gone bad. These two fine upstanding young men got killed because they were knee deep in drug dealing. That's what happens when you mess around with that junk.

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