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Kentucky Crime Scene: Sheriff Surrenders After Cops Say He Killed Shot Judge in Courtroom Chambers During Dispute
A Kentucky sheriff is accused of shooting and killing a judge in his chambers at the Letcher County Courthouse. He then surrendered to police.
A 14-Year-Old Kentucky Girl Returned Home From the Movies with Her Mother. She Hasn't Been Seen Since.
Amy Haueter went missing in Kentucky when she was 14 years old. Now, nearly 18 years later, she is still missing. It is believe she may have left home with friend.
Kentucky Woman Accused of Putting Newborn Baby in Trash Bag, Hiding Body in Trunk of Car
A woman in Kentucky allegedly gave birth to a baby and then placed it inside a trash bag and hid it in car trunk, police said.
Infant Found Dead in IHOP Bathroom After Mother Allegedly Tried to Flush Newborn Down Toilet: Police
A woman in Kentucky has been arrested in connection with the discovery of an infant’s body reportedly found in the toilet of a restaurant.
Former Kentucky Prosecutor Accepted Bribes, Including Meth and Sexual Favors, from Defendants: Plea Agreement
A former Kentucky prosecutor pleaded guilty to fraud in connection with accepting bribes from defendants he was prosecuting, officials said.
Kentucky Man Fatally Shoots Sister After She Allegedly Kills Sibling and Husband: Police
A Kentucky woman was fatally shot by her brother after she reportedly killed her husband and sister, officials said.
An Elderly Preacher Was Found Shot Near His Car. Was A Hitchhiker to Blame for the Now Cold-Case Murder?
A Kentucky preacher was known for picking up hitchhikers. In 2008, he was found shot near his car. Was his kindness responsible for his death?
Kentucky Man, Facing Eviction, Accused of Fatally Shooting Elderly Landlord
Kentucky man was facing eviction, so he allegedly went and shot up his landlord's home, killing him, police said.
Kentucky Couple Accused of Attempting to Sell Their Infant Twins for $5,000
A couple in Kentucky is behind bars after their sister-in-law turned them in for trying to sell their twin babies to her for $5,000, police said.
A Teen Girl from a Small Kentucky Town Spent a Night Cruising Around with Friends in 1997. She Then Vanished.
Erica Fraysure vanished from small-town Kentucky in 1997 and hasn't been seen since. Her disappearance has left locals on edge for decades, they said.
Student Slaying: Kentucky Christian College Freshman Accused of Killing Wrestling Teammate in Dorm Room
A wrestler at a Christian private college in Kentucky is accused of strangling his teammate to death.
Drunk Driver in Kentucky Took Two Shots, Ran Over His Ex-Girlfriend While She Held Their Infant: Arrest Report
A man in Kentucky is being accused of running over his ex-girlfriend with his car while she held their 1-year-old child.
Kentucky Woman Allegedly Chased Neighbors with Knife, Offered Officers 'Sexual Favors' to Evade Arrest: Police
Woman in Kentucky accused of chasing neighbors with knife and offering cops 'sexual favors' to avoid arrest.
Kentucky Mother Arrested After Newborn Daughter Dies, 1-Year-Old Son Tests Positive for Meth: Police
Kentucky mother allegedly smoked meth and then found her 6-month-old baby from neglect, police said.
Kentucky Girl, 9, Escapes From Home After Her Parents Allegedly Beat Her With Metal Pipe: Cops
A couple in Kentucky is accused of beating a 9-year-old girl with metal pipe and placing her hand on a hot stove.
Kentucky Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Mother of His Children During Custody Exchange
Kentucky man accused of gunning down the mother of his children after argument during custody exchange.
North Carolina 16-Year-Old Girl Found Under Trap Door in Home of Kentucky Man She Met Online: Police
A missing North Carolina teen girl was found under trap door in the home of a Kentucky man she met online, police said.
Kentucky Couple Accused of Paying Teenager in Marijuana for Babysitting Services
A 16-year-old was babysitting three children for a couple and police say they were paid in marijuana for their services.
A Kentucky Mother of 5 Was Murdered in 2015. Police Say They’ve Now Taken a Suspect Into Custody.
A Kentucky mother of 5 went missing in 2015. Her body has never been found, but an arrest has finally been made, police said.
'Heartbreaking': Elderly Kentucky Woman Died After Her Daughter Left Her Lying on Floor for Weeks, Cops Say
A Kentucky woman allegedly left her mother lying on the floor for weeks. One day after receiving medical treatment, her mother died.
A Kentucky Man Was Once Arrested Arrested on a Murder Charge But Pleaded to a Lesser Count. Now He's Accused of Killing an Infant.
A man once convicted in connection to a murder case is now accused of killing an infant, police said. The victim died from blunt force trauma.
Body Cam Video: Police in Kentucky Rescue Woman Chained to Floor After Neighbors Hear Her Screams for Help
Kentucky police released body cam footage of officers rescuing woman who was chained to the bedroom floor and screaming for help.
Kentucky Mother Accused of Murder After 17-Month-Old Daughter Dies Following Sexual Assault — 'This Is One of the Most Severe Cases of Abuse,' Official Says
A 17-month-old girl in Kentucky died after one of the 'most severe cases of abuse,' officials said. Now, her mother has been arrested in connection to her death
Handcuffed Woman in Kentucky Attempts to Escape Out Window After Hitting Deputy With Bat, Police Say
A woman in Kentucky allegedly swung a bat at cops during an arrest and then crawled out the window of the cop car, police say.
Kentucky Woman Gunned Down by Military Husband After Argument at Her Birthday Party: Police
A woman in Kentucky was allegedly shot and killed after an argument with her husband during her birthday party celebration, officials said.
Kentucky Man Worried About Financial Collapse With Wife’s Upcoming Retirement. So, He Shot and Killed Her and Their 2 Daughters.
A man in Kentucky was worried about money with his wife's upcoming retirement, so he shot and killed her and their two daughters.
A Kentucky Woman Visiting Texas Wrongly Thought Her Uber Driver Was Kidnapping Her to Mexico, So She Pulled a Gun From Her Purse and Shot Him: Cops
A Kentucky woman claims she thought her Uber driver was trying to kidnap her, so she pulled out her handgun and shot him, according to authorities.
'I Am Forever Changed': Kentucky Woman With Open Bottle of Vodka in Car's Center Console Kills Elderly Couple in DUI Crash
A married couple in Kentucky was killed in a DUI crash in 2021. Now, the driver has been sentenced to 16 years after pleading guilty.
Inmate Captured in Kentucky, Convicted Killer Still at Large After Prison Breakout in Ohio: Officials
An inmate serving time for murder in Ohio escaped from prison with another man and remains at large, authorities said.
A Kentucky Man’s Roommate Ate His Last Hot Pocket. So, He Grabbed His Gun and Shot Him in the Butt, Police Say.
A Kentucky man has been arrested after he allegedly got into an argument with his roommate and shot him in the butt because he ate his last Hot Pocket, cops say
Officers in Kentucky Stop Man Armed With AK-47 on His Way to Kill His Family, Cops Say
A man in Kentucky was wearing body armor and carrying loaded guns when police pulled him over, thwarting his plan to kill his relatives, authorities said.
Kentucky Man Covered in Blood Climbed Fire Escape, Threatened to Kill Tenants in Neighboring Apartment: Police
A man in Kentucky covered in blood climbed a fire escape and threatened to shoot and kill the neighbors before being arrested, officials said.
Kentucky Motorcyclist Accused of Murder After High-Speed DUI Crash During Police Pursuit Kills Passenger: Cops
A Kentucky man is behind bars after a high-speed motorcycle chase resulted in the death of a woman, authorities said.
Kentucky Suspect Accused of Stealing Money Meant to Go to Charity for Sick Children
A man in Kentucky has been arrested after being accused of breaking into a family tire shop and stealing a charity board with over $3,000 on it.
A Kentucky Mom Blew Her $1,200 COVID Stimulus Check on Fentanyl. Her 2-Year-Old Son Overdosed and She's Now A Convicted Murderer.
A northern Kentucky mother will spend 33 years in prison for murdering her two-year-old son with fentanyl.
Kentucky Bank Gunman Admitted He Had 'Somewhat Negative Self-Image'; Reportedly Was Being Fired Before Deadly Attack
A possible motive emerged Tuesday for a deadly shooting at a Kentucky bank, as the death toll from the attack increased.
Louisville Bank Shooting Spree Kills Five During Morning Meeting; Shooter Reported Dead
A shooting spree at a downtown Louisville, Kentucky bank has killed at least five people. At least eight others are injured, including two police officers.
Shocking Arrest: Kentucky Father Accused Of Using Electric Cattle Prod To Discipline His Two Young Children
A father in Kentucky has been arrested after being accused of using an electric cattle prod to discipline his two young children, authorities said.
'We Got Pretty Lucky': Police Say Kentucky Cold Case Cracked, North Carolina Man Charged With 1994 Rape
Police in western Kentucky say DNA evidence led to the arrest of a North Carolina man for a sexual assault and rape cold case from 1994.
‘Honest’ Toddler Insists Adults ‘Shouldn’t Lie,’ Tells Deputies Where Kentucky Fugitive Is Hiding In Home: Sheriff
A toddler who valued honesty and integrity is credited with helping authorities locate a wanted fugitive at a home in Kentucky, authorities said.
Kentucky Woman Faces Prison After Mother Found Dead With Her Throat Slashed Following Family Argument
A woman has admitted to the role she played in her mother’s death almost five years ago in Kentucky, officials said.
A Couple Didn’t Have A Cigarette Lighter For A Hotel Guest. So He Went Inside And Shot An Employee, Police Say.
A suspect is accused of fatally shooting a hotel worker after asking a couple for a cigarette lighter and assaulting them when they didn’t have one, police say.
Prosecutor Says ‘Desperate Man Trying To Hide His Crimes’ Stuffed His Girlfriend’s Body Into Trash Can. He Now Faces Life In Prison.
A Kentucky man was convicted of murder and tampering with physical evidence in connection with the death of his girlfriend, whose body was found in a trash can.
Police Say A Kentucky Boy, 14, Stole A Car. He Then Allegedly Fatally Struck A Teenage Girl And Fled On Foot.
A 14-year-old boy in Kentucky is accused of murder after he allegedly stole a car and ran over a pedestrian, killing her.
Kentucky Man Arrested After Police Found Missing Man On HIs Property
A Kentucky man has been arrested in connection to the discovery of a man's body on his property. The man had been reported missing by family members.
She Bludgeoned Her Boyfriend To Death With A Statue And Vodka Bottle. Now, She's Headed To Prison.
A Kentucky woman who bludgeoned her boyfriend to death with an ivory statue and vodka bottle is facing 40 years in prison, according to reports.
Woman Arrested In Connection With October 2021 Murder Of Man At Kentucky Extended-Stay Hotel, Police Say
A woman in Kentucky was taken into custody over one year after police claim she killed a man at an extended stay hotel. She now faces murder and other charges.
Fight Between Two Brothers In Kentucky Leads To Murder, Police Say
A Kentucky man is accused of murdering his brother after the two got into an argument, authorities said. There was no word on what led to the argument.
Teen Said She Was Given Alcohol, Pot Before Being Assaulted Multiple Times: Police
A man in Kentucky faces rape and other charges for assaulting a teen multiple times, police said. He allegedly gave the victim drugs and alcohol.
Moments After Allegedly Killing His Girlfriend, Blood-Covered Suspect Walks Into Police Station
A man walked into a Kentucky police station covered in blood and said he got in a fight with girlfriend, a report says. Police then found the woman dead.