NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — A North Carolina family is speaking out following a tragedy that claimed the lives of 13-year-old Malcolm Kiser and his father, Joseph. The incident occurred at a Nicholasville hotel at the end of July, leaving relatives grappling with shock and grief as they search for answers.

Samantha Kiser, Malcolm’s older sister, shared her heartbreak over the loss.

“It’s a different kind of grief, especially because it was so unexpected and I never got to say goodbye,” she said.

Samantha became concerned when Malcolm stopped responding to her texts. She knew her brother was with their father, but something felt off.

“We knew nothing about (them going to Kentucky), that was part of why we filed the missing persons report,” Samantha said.

By the time Nicholasville aut

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