Canadian tourist killed on Derby is not forgotten
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - He was a marathoner, a cafe owner and a world traveler who always wanted to experience the Kentucky Derby.
One year ago, Scott Hunter, a Canadian tourist was robbed, shot and killed while walking to his hotel after the race.
Homicide detectives worked quickly to arrest three young people, who are now facing the death penalty.
Police said the suspects had been a robbery spree that began on Oaks. Detectives believe they robbed a total of 12 people, 10 of them tourists.
On the first anniversary of Hunter's death, homicide detectives were back the scene near the 700 block of Phillips Lane.
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This time, they wanted to make sure Hunter's brother, Craig, knew how much they care about what happened to Scott.
"They are all my family," Craig said about the detectives. "As horrible as it is, the fact that these people caught him right away has made it a lot easier on my mother and us."
The lead homicide detective, Jason Vance, said he doesn't want the world to think of Louisville as a dangerous place, especially during a time when the city is supposed to shine.
"I just wanted them to know that this is not what Louisville's about," he said.
Tyrone Thomas, 19, Fahed B. Abu-Diab, 18, and Fatima Abu-Diab, 20 were arrested the day after Hunter was killed. Fahed and Fatima are siblings. Fatima was dating Thomas.
Thomas is charged with murder and 12 counts and robbery. Fahed Abu-Diab and Fatima Abu-Diab are each charged with one count of murder and 12 counts of robbery. In addition, Fahed and Fatima Abu-Diab are each facing drug charges.
Hunter, was a bartender at the House on Parliament in Toronto and an owner of a coffee shop called Grinder Coffee.
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