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Alabama Woman Gets Life for Cliff Murder
10 Feb
Summary
- Loretta Carr sentenced to life for murdering rival Mary Isbell.
- Carr and her daughter pushed Isbell off a cliff in Alabama.
- The crime was motivated by a relationship with Carr's boyfriend.
An Alabama woman, Loretta Kay Carr, has received a life sentence for her role in the murder of Mary Elizabeth Isbell. Carr, 46, conspired with her 24-year-old daughter, Jessie Kelly, to kill 38-year-old Isbell. The victim was last seen in late 2021.
Isbell was reportedly confronted by Carr and Kelly at her home on October 18, 2021, due to a relationship with Carr's boyfriend. Authorities discovered signs of a struggle at Isbell's residence. Carr and Kelly then forcibly took Isbell to Wolf Creek Overlook in Little River Canyon National Preserve.
At the overlook, Carr tied herself to a barrier, forced Isbell over, and pushed her off the cliff. Isbell was reported missing in December 2021, and her remains were found in June 2023. Carr pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and kidnapping, while Kelly pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 40 years.
