Teacher and volleyball coach killed in murder-suicide in Bardstown, Kentucky
Keyata Harman, a middle school teacher and volleyball coach, was shot dead by her husband in Bardstown, Ky., weeks after filing for divorce.
Teacher and coach shot dead by husband weeks after divorce filing
A husband and wife were found dead from gunshot wounds at their home in Bardstown, Kentucky, on Tuesday morning in what authorities described as a murder-suicide, kptv.com reports.
The Nelson County Sheriff's Office responded to the property following a reported shooting and discovered both victims deceased. The Nelson County Coroner's Office identified them as Brian Harman, 54, and Keyata Harman, 52.
A neighbour told investigators that Keyata Harman taught at Bardstown Middle School and served as head volleyball coach at Nelson County High School. The school paid tribute on social media Tuesday night. "Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of one of our own," the post read. "Keyata was a true servant leader whose passion for the sport and dedication to her athletes extended far beyond the court."
Court documents show Keyata Harman filed for divorce on 15 October, with the couple having been separated since 1 September 2025. The pair had four children together.
A neighbour said she heard multiple gunshots that night but initially dismissed them as deer hunting, only realising something was wrong when she spotted police and two coroner vans on the Harms' lawn.
Neighbour Nancy Ulrich said the couple had never caused any trouble. "We never had any issues with them at all," Ulrich said. "They were the perfect neighbors. They would help you. It's just a great loss. They are going to be missed." She described Keyata as outgoing and friendly, and Brian as more reserved but pleasant.
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