Spencer Hatcher has publicly addressed the death of his mother for the first time since a Virginia home invasion left Holly Hatcher dead and her husband wounded. In an Instagram video posted Sept. 9, the country singer thanked fans for the outpouring of love and support and said he intends to press forward with his music and touring despite what he called the worst time of their lives. "My mom was my biggest fan and my biggest supporter in everything that I did," Hatcher said in the post, describing how her encouragement shaped his career and his decision to return to the stage.
Holly Hatcher, 62, was killed inside her Harrisonburg home during the Aug. 3 invasion, and her husband, Michael Hatcher, 65, was wounded. Michael retrieved a handgun from his car and fatally shot the intruder, identified as Kevin Moses Walker, 41, according to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office described the assault as “highly unusual and apparently completely random.”
Investigators noted that Walker had bought a sleeping bag and a knife at Walmart two days before the attack and had rented a campsite at Endless Caverns in New Market, Va., about 20 miles north of the Hatcher home. The following day, felony warrants were issued for Walker after authorities found Endless Caverns broken into and Virginia State Police located the suspect’s car abandoned. Police did not locate Walker until Michael Hatcher called the police after the home invasion. Walker was later found dead in the driveway after Michael shot the intruder in what authorities described as self-defense.
Holly Hatcher had taught in rural Virginia for nearly two decades, and family described her as deeply devoted to her students and community. Spencer recalled his mother as his “biggest fan” and said her support inspired his pursuit of country music. The singer has repeatedly credited her with shaping his career and his decision to keep performing even as he faced an unimaginable loss.
In the interview and through the posted message, Hatcher emphasized that he planned to return to the road and promote new music. He noted that he already had a schedule of nearly a dozen shows booked through the end of the year and said he would resume the radio tour and live performances that had been paused by the tragedy. "Before all of this happened, we had a pretty big schedule, we were going to go out on a radio tour and we had shows lined up and lots of exciting things that we’re going to resume," Hatcher said, adding that fans could expect him to continue sharing music as he navigates this period.
In reflecting on his mother’s impact, Hatcher said the decision to continue performing was driven by what she would want. He told followers he would keep working to bring smiles to people’s faces and that he plans to return to the touring circuit with the same energy and passion his mother supported. The video and statements signaling a return to the road underscore the resilience many artists rely on when faced with personal tragedy.
The case remains under investigation, with police describing the incident as a violent, highly unusual event. Walker, who did not have a known history of violent behavior, died at the scene following the gunfight with Michael Hatcher. The investigation continues to determine a broader motive or pattern, if any, behind the intruder’s actions. In the meantime, Spencer Hatcher and his family have sought comfort in their community, public statements, and the support of fans who have followed his career and offered condolences.