The Ladyville community was plunged into mourning on Sunday afternoon following the brutal stabbing death of 26-year-old Patrick Uh in the parking lot of New Moon Supermarket. The incident occurred around 2:00 PM near Mile 10 of the Philip Goldson Highway, where authorities discovered Uh’s body lying face up on a wooden pallet with critical chest wounds.
Investigators have recovered a broken knife from the crime scene, though no suspects or motives have been identified. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith confirmed that authorities are examining multiple surveillance recordings from the area, hoping the footage will provide crucial evidence in the ongoing investigation.
The victim’s common-law wife, Roxana Aldana, identified Uh’s body and shared poignant memories of her partner. She described Uh as a dedicated family man who had recently returned to truck driving and was attempting to reduce his drinking habits to focus on their four-year-old daughter.
Aldana recounted her final conversations with Uh, revealing that she had grown accustomed to his pattern of staying out drinking and returning home in the early morning hours. Their last communication occurred hours before his death, when she became concerned after being unable to reach him.
The grieving partner remembered Uh as fundamentally non-confrontational despite his drinking habits, stating he was ‘not a problem person’ who avoided conflicts. The couple had envisioned expanding their family, with Uh expressing gratitude for their daughter and hopes for a son in the future.
The tragedy has left the family facing profound grief rather than new year celebrations, with a young child now awaiting explanations about her father’s permanent absence. Community members and relatives are calling for justice as police continue their investigation into this shocking daylight homicide.