Erica Owen

It has been almost three years since the tragic loss of Erica Owen to domestic violence. Saturday her friends and family invite the community to "Paint the town Purple".

Horse Feathers a local gift shop located here in Owensboro recently released a bracelet designed in honor and memory of Erica Owen. Just over a year after her death her legacy continues to live on and help others-->

Erica's aunt Martina wanted to honor her late niece's memory by creating a tangible memorial to remind those who are victims of domestic violence they are not alone.

When I spoke with Erica's Aunt Martina last weekend, she told me there would be a sorting and weighing event for all the caps and lids you donated. We now have a date

In July, the news of Erica Owen's death shook Owensboro. Her aunt, Martina Greer Billings put the word out about a month ago she would be collecting plastic lids/caps to create two memorial benches for domestic violence in Erica's honor.