Families Mourn Radcliff Double Homicide Victims

Relatives describe impact of 2023 shooting deaths of Shane Estrada and Carlos Bello

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:42am

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The families of two Radcliff, Kentucky men who were killed in a fatal shooting in July 2023 have spoken out about the devastating impact of their loved ones' deaths. Shane Estrada, 18, and Carlos Bello, 30, were fatally shot, and the men convicted in their killings were recently sentenced.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this double homicide have a profound effect on small communities like Radcliff, leaving grieving families and raising broader questions about public safety and the justice system's ability to provide closure for victims' loved ones.

The details

The shooting deaths of Estrada and Bello occurred in July 2023 in Radcliff. The two men were killed, and several individuals were later convicted and sentenced for their roles in the incident. The victims' families have now spoken publicly about the lasting impact of losing their loved ones to this tragic act of violence.

  • The shooting deaths of Shane Estrada and Carlos Bello occurred in July 2023 in Radcliff, Kentucky.
  • The men convicted in the killings were recently sentenced.

The players

Shane Estrada

An 18-year-old Radcliff resident who was fatally shot in July 2023.

Carlos Bello

A 30-year-old Radcliff resident who was fatally shot in July 2023 alongside Shane Estrada.

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What they’re saying

“The pain of losing my son will never go away. I hope the men responsible feel the weight of what they've done every day for the rest of their lives.”

— Amelia Estrada, Mother of Shane Estrada

“Carlos was the light of our family. His death has left a hole that can never be filled. We will carry this grief forever.”

— Lucia Bello, Sister of Carlos Bello

The takeaway

This double homicide has devastated two Radcliff families, underscoring the lasting trauma and pain that violent crime can inflict on small communities. As the justice system works to hold the perpetrators accountable, the victims' loved ones are left to grapple with unimaginable loss.