A Tennessee woman went from person of interest to suspected killer shortly after being questioned by police in the shooting death of her girlfriend. Us Weekly has learned
The body of Gracey Adams25-year-old, was found in the early hours of Saturday, January 3rd in Nashville.
Adams was found shot to death in his bedroom, the Nashville Police Department shared in a statement.
Adams’ Bride, Sarah Stacey29, was immediately identified as a “person of interest” in the shooting, according to police. But his whereabouts remained unknown for several hours.
Police caught up with Stacey on Sunday, January 4 and, under questioning by Detective Cooper Gauldin, allegedly “became involved in the case.”
Stacey has been formally charged with criminal homicide. Us Weekly he could not determine whether he had been asked to plead this charge.
Gracey’s mother, Amy McClure, sat down with WSMV and told them about his late daughter.
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“A priest called his father, and then he called me and told me,” McClure explained. “And I knew immediately who did it. My heart just broke.”
McClure told the station that she never met her daughter’s alleged killer, but was very familiar with the ups and downs of their relationship. She also said they both struggled with drug addiction, which she said led to a lot of abuse on both sides.
“So many families are being destroyed by drugs. It’s such a horrible disease,” McClure said.
According to McClure, Gracey briefly relapsed in early 2025, but was sober by Christmas. McClure recalled to the station how the family had celebrated his sobriety over the holidays, calling it “a gift from God.”
“He got to see his nieces and nephews. His dad came to town. We all had pictures together. We all played and spent time together,” McClure said, adding that the good times that happened “last week” have made Adams’ death “so hard” to deal with.
“But I’m so glad I had those happy memories,” McClure told the station. “I’m so glad I had this.”
Chip McClurewho is Gracey’s stepfather, said she was “so light” and noted how “she touched so many people that her legacy and that light will burn forever. I just know that in my heart.”
Adams’ family plans to create a foundation in her name, Gracey Kayla Hope, to help other families affected by substance abuse.
“I love you more than words could ever express,” Gracey’s sister wrote. Kathryn Nichole Adamsin an emotional tribute that he shared on Facebook. “The depth of love you carried, for everyone, and especially for your nieces and nephews, is something that will be felt through the passage of time.”
While police have said domestic violence played a role in the killing, it was unclear if there were prior police reports of abuse.
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