A Carter County Judge Has Ruled That A Man Accused Of Killing His Mother Will Have To Pay 300-Thousand Dollars As A Result Of A Civil Lawsuit. John Ralph Is Accused Of Killing His Mother, Edith Ralph, In April Of This Year. Her Brother, John February, Filed The Civil Suit And A Judge Ruled In His Favor. The Victim’s Brother Is Listed As The Personal Representative Of The Estate Of Edith Ralph. John Ralph Will Return To Court Again On September 23rd To Face A Charge Of First Degree Murder.