Crime
Kenneth “Hut” Andrew Killed Kayla Hendrickson Before Taking His Own Life in Suspected Kotlik, Alaska Murder-Suicide
KOTLIK, Alaska — Alaska State Troopers are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after two people were found dead inside a residence in the remote western Alaska community of Kotlik early Tuesday morning.
According to the Alaska State Troopers, authorities were notified at approximately 1:27 a.m. Tuesday that two people had been found deceased inside a home in Kotlik.
Following an initial investigation, troopers believe that 43-year-old Kenneth Andrew, a resident of Bethel, killed 35-year-old Kayla Hendrickson, who was from Emmonak, before shooting himself.
Both individuals were found dead at the residence. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the deadly incident or whether investigators have identified a possible motive.
Alaska State Troopers confirmed that the next of kin for both Andrew and Hendrickson have been notified.
Their remains are being transported to the Alaska State Medical Examiner’s Office, where autopsies will be conducted as part of the investigation.
The circumstances surrounding the deaths remain under investigation. Authorities have not provided further information about the events leading up to the shooting.
The investigation is being handled by the Alaska State Troopers. Additional details may be released as investigators continue examining the circumstances of the incident.
ADDIS, La. — Authorities have identified 35-year-old Keyondra Riggs as the woman who was fatally shot Friday morning, October 30, 2026, in the parking lot of a YMCA facility in Addis, Louisiana.
The Addis Police Department responded to the shooting in the 3600 block of Sugar Plantation Parkway, near Louisiana Highway 1, after receiving a report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound.
According to police, officers were dispatched to the location at approximately 8:45 a.m. and arrived about three minutes later.
Upon arrival, officers found Riggs suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have identified Riggs as the victim but have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Following the news of Riggs’ death, attention turned to a deeply personal Facebook post she had shared before the shooting.
In the post, Riggs openly discussed her struggle with postpartum depression, explaining that she had been experiencing the condition for some time without finding relief.
She described the emotional difficulty she was facing and expressed a heartfelt plea for help.
Her words prompted an outpouring of support from friends, family members and others who responded with prayers, encouragement and messages reminding her that she was loved.
Several people expressed heartbreak over her struggles and shared memories of the support and kindness she had previously offered to others.
One commenter recalled how Riggs had been someone who would listen, provide comfort and pray with others during difficult moments.
Others encouraged her to seek support and reminded her that she did not have to face her struggles alone.
Although Riggs’ earlier post has drawn attention following her death, authorities have not indicated that her reported postpartum depression was connected to the shooting.
Police have not publicly explained what led to the incident, identified a suspect or announced a possible motive.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation, and officials have not released further details about what happened before officers arrived.
The Addis Police Department is asking anyone with information about the fatal shooting to contact investigators.
Anyone who may have information can reach:
- Addis Police Department: 225-687-2222
- Police Dispatch: 225-490-8599
The investigation remains active as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding Riggs’ death.
Our deepest condolences go out to Keyondra Riggs’ children, family members, friends and everyone mourning her loss during this heartbreaking time.