Paducah police searching for answers in 1995 murder case

Authorities in Paducah are searching for clues to help solve a cold case from 1995.

Thirty-one-year-old Lois McCain was found dead in the bathtub of her Madison Street apartment on June 29 of 1995. 

Paducah police say she had been strangled and drowned by an unknown person.

Neighbors reported hearing a loud noise in McCain's bathroom at about 1 a.m., followed by the sound of someone running down the stairs and out the door.

McCain was home with her two children when a babysitter arrived to check on her after she failed to drop off her children at 8 that morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 270-444-8550. Information can also be provided anonymously through West Kentucky Crime Stoppers by texting WKY and your tip to 847411 or by downloading the WKY Crime Stoppers app.

Tipsters can also use the online tip form on the City of Paducah's website.

Information leading to an arrest or indictment result in a reward of up to $1,000.