Country Star Spencer Hatcher’s 62-Year-Old Mother Tragically Killed in Home Invasion

A Shocking Loss in Virginia

Country singer Spencer Hatcher is grieving after his mother, Holly Hatcher, was killed during a violent home invasion on August 3 in Rockingham County, Virginia. The attack also left his father, Michael Hatcher, injured.

At 11:58 p.m., authorities received a call from Michael, who reported the invasion. When deputies arrived, Michael was outside with visible wounds. The suspect, 41-year-old Kevin Moses Walker, was found dead in the driveway. According to 6 News in Richmond, Michael retrieved a handgun from his vehicle and fired one shot to stop Walker.

 

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Details of the Crime

Inside the home, 62-year-old Holly Hatcher, a respected local teacher, was found with fatal stab wounds. Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson said, “I’ve been in law enforcement for 31 years and I have never seen anything like this in my entire career.”

The sheriff described the attack as “highly unusual” and “apparently completely random,” noting that Walker had no known history of violent or criminal behavior.

The Suspect’s Actions Before the Attack

Investigators learned that Walker rented a campsite at Endless Caverns in New Market, Virginia, on August 1. He toured the caverns that day before visiting a nearby Walmart, where he purchased a sleeping bag and a large knife.

On August 2, Virginia State Police responded to an abandoned vehicle on Endless Caverns Road. They discovered the caverns’ store had been broken into, though nothing was taken. Authorities determined Walker was responsible. Felony warrants were issued before the call about the Hatcher home came in on August 3.

An Ongoing Investigation

Since Walker died during the incident, no charges were filed, but the investigation remains active. Law enforcement continues to piece together his movements and motives.

The Family Speaks Out

Following the tragedy, Spencer canceled his scheduled performances. In a public statement, he wrote:

“It is with a heavy heart and overwhelming sadness that – due to a monumental loss in our family – I must cancel my upcoming shows. I hope to make these dates up to my fans in the future. I appreciate everyone that has lent their support to me and my loved ones. We ask that everyone please respect our family’s privacy at this time.”

Michael Hatcher also expressed gratitude, saying, “You have made it much more bearable through your outpouring of love and your caring and your kindness and support to all of us.”

Spencer Hatcher’s Background

Spencer was raised on a farm in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, where music was a family tradition. He began playing mandolin at age eight and banjo at 12. Holly played organ and piano, while Michael played guitar and banjo. Spencer’s younger brother, Connor, learned bass, and together they formed The Hatcher Boys.

They often performed bluegrass at the local community center, but Spencer eventually leaned toward country music.

Career Highlights and Resilience

After signing with Stone Country Records, Spencer suffered a severe accident. While inspecting a broken chimney with his father, he fell 20 feet, fracturing his pelvis in three places, breaking three ribs, and sustaining a lung injury. Doctors called it a “miracle” he avoided a head injury. Incredibly, he was back on stage just three weeks later.

In 2020, his cover of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” went viral on TikTok, earning over 2.4 million views. He now has more than 850,000 followers across his social media platforms.

In 2024, he signed his record deal and partnered with PepsiCo, co-writing and performing a bluegrass tune for a nationwide Mountain Dew commercial.