Sumner County deputies and Kentucky State Police are conducting a search at a landfill in Hopkins County, Kentucky, in connection with the disappearance of 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers. The search is described as a precautionary measure to eliminate possible options and questions, and there is no specific information indicating evidence related to the case may be there. This marks the 11th day of the search for Rogers, whose parents have spoken out for the first time on television.
Charles Escalera, the suspect in the death of Campbellsville University student Josiah Kilman, was arrested by Kentucky State Police after being found in a barn on the Green County, Taylor County line. No cause of death for Kilman has been provided.
Country music singer Alex Miller and his band were involved in a car wreck that left one person dead as they were returning from vacation aboard a bus, with the driver of the car identified as James McPheron. Nobody on the bus was injured, and Kentucky State Police are investigating the incident.
An Amber Alert has been issued for 5-year-old Lela Black, who is believed to be with her father, Byron Black, a murder suspect in the death of her mother, Kelly Black. The Kentucky State Police are investigating Kelly's death after she was found shot in the back of the head. Lela is described as having brown hair and brown eyes, 3′6″ tall, and weighing 40 pounds, while Byron is described as 6′0″ tall, weighing 180 pounds, and suspected to be armed and dangerous. Byron is believed to be driving a 1996 White Silverado with a California license plate number 5J83779.
An Amber Alert has been issued for 5-year-old Lela Black, who is believed to be with her father, Byron Black, a murder suspect in the death of her mother, Kelly Black. The Kentucky State Police are investigating Kelly's death, and Lela is described as having brown hair and brown eyes. Byron is suspected to be armed and dangerous, and police believe he is driving a 1996 White Silverado with a California license plate.
The body found in Lake Barkley, Kentucky nearly 25 years ago has been identified through DNA technology as Roger Dale Parham, an FBI fugitive. Parham had been arrested on charges of rape involving a minor in 1998 but disappeared before his court date. The cause of death is undetermined, but due to the circumstances, it is being investigated as a homicide. Kentucky State Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Kentucky.gov
Kentucky State Police have identified human remains found in Lake Barkley almost 25 years ago as Roger Dale Parham, thanks to advanced DNA technology and forensic genealogy. Parham, who disappeared in 1999 while awaiting trial on criminal charges, was located through a relative's DNA match. The circumstances of the remains' discovery, wrapped in heavy tire chains and anchored with a hydraulic jack, suggest foul play, and the case is being investigated as a homicide. The Kentucky State Police express gratitude to various entities involved in the identification process and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Kentucky State Police are searching for 52-year-old George Myers, who has been missing from the Louisville area for several months. Myers is described as 6 feet, 2 inches tall, weighing about 220 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Family members are concerned and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Kentucky State Police or their local law enforcement agency.
Kentucky State Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating Dustin E. Newsome, a wanted man facing charges including human trafficking, organized crime, and possession of child pornography. Newsome is described as six feet tall with brown eyes, but he may be wearing colored contact lenses. Anyone with information is urged to contact KSP Post 9 in Pikeville at 606-433-7711.
Kentucky State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Allen County that resulted in one man dead and a deputy from the Simpson County Sheriff's Office injured. The shooting occurred during the search for a person involved in a vehicle pursuit earlier that day. Specific details about the incident have not been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
Police in Allen County, Kentucky are searching for Jeremy Rollenhagen, a suspect involved in an officer shooting that occurred during a pursuit with Simpson County deputies. The suspect's vehicle was found in the area of New Buck Creek Road and Joe Shelton Road. A large police presence, including Kentucky State Police and Simpson County deputies, is involved in the search.
A child was killed in a crash during a police pursuit of a suspect in a stolen car in Oldham County, Kentucky. The driver failed to stop and collided with an SUV, resulting in the death of a child and non-life-threatening injuries to the SUV's driver. The suspect, Tymetrius Walter, has been charged with murder, wanton endangerment, receiving stolen property, and assault. The child who died has been identified as Jake Luxemburger, a fifth grader at Kenwood Station Elementary. The investigation is ongoing.
A multi-state search is underway for David Maynard, a murder suspect wanted in Lawrence County, Ohio. Maynard is also wanted on charges of kidnapping, tampering with evidence, theft of a motor vehicle, and weapons under disability. Kentucky State Police are searching for Maynard, who is considered armed and dangerous. He is believed to have abducted two women after ditching his vehicle and swapping cars at a rest stop along I-64. Authorities are urging anyone with information on Maynard's whereabouts to contact 911 or the Kentucky State Police.
A motorcyclist, identified as Dylan Rudder, died in a head-on collision with a truck on US-42 in Gallatin County, Kentucky. Rudder, 30, was attempting to pass another vehicle when the accident occurred. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released by Kentucky State Police.
Kentucky State Police are investigating a shooting in Owenton, where a 16-year-old male was killed. Timothy Stone, 40, has been arrested and charged with Manslaughter 2nd Degree. The investigation is ongoing.
