Country Singer’s Mother Killed, Father Shoots Intruder in Virginia Home Invasion

Holly Hatcher, 62, mother of rising country star Spencer Hatcher, was fatally stabbed during a random home invasion in Virginia, while her husband Michael was injured but managed to fatally shoot the attacker, Kevin Moses Walker. Walker, 41, had no known criminal history but had rented a nearby campsite and purchased a large knife days before the incident; he was also linked to a break-in at the Endless Caverns store. Authorities described the attack as highly unusual and completely random, with no connection established between Walker and the Hatcher family. Spencer Hatcher canceled upcoming performances following the tragedy, and the family has requested privacy as they mourn. Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson expressed shock, emphasizing the ongoing investigation and the many unanswered questions surrounding the violent crime. Michael Hatcher spoke emotionally about the trauma and the love that has united the family in the aftermath.