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Kentucky doctor charged in murder-for-hire case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — A Louisville doctor has been charged in a murder-for-hire case. The Department of Justice says Dr. Stephanie Russell was... More
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Man accused of killing ex-lawmaker’s daughters pleads not guilty
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — A judge entered a not guilty plea on Richmond murder suspect Shannon Gilday’s behalf during a continued arraignment... More
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Man accused of killing ex-lawmaker’s daughter wants to enter plea
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — An attorney for Richmond murder suspect Shannon Gilday is wanting to enter a plea of guilty but mentally... More
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Kentucky man indicted in slaying of ex-lawmaker’s daughter
RICHMOND, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — A grand jury has indicted Kentucky murder suspect Shannon Gilday on multiple charges. Gilday will answer to charges of... More
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Kentucky bill would make ‘swatting’ a felony
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — A bill aimed at harshening the penalty for swatting is one step closer to being a law in Kentucky.... More
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Kentucky attorney detained after refusing drug test
GREEN COUNTY, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — Recently, less than five minutes after a jury was brought into a Kentucky courtroom for the start of... More
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‘I hope she’s alright’: police release interview in Savannah Spurlock case
LEXINGTON (Scripps News Lexington) — When David Sparks pleaded guilty to murder in the death of Savannah Spurlock, he avoided a trial and many details... More
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Lexington homicide victim’s family pleas for justice
A year after the murder of Kobe Persley, his family renews calls for justice. “We are just trying to keep his memory alive,” said Elijah... More
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Suspect arrested in murder of former Kentucky state representative’s daughter
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — The man accused of murdering 32-year-old Jordan Morgan last week was arrested early Monday morning. Shannon... More
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Investigative file into death of Savannah Spurlock released
LEXINGTON (Scripps News Lexington)) — The disappearance of Savannah Spurlock launched a firestorm of public interest, but after the man accused pleaded guilty to murder... More
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Man pardoned by former Kentucky governor for fatal DUI arrested again
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington)) — A man once convicted of double murder but let out of jail early is in trouble with the... More
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Kentucky man convicted twice in shooting death sentenced
LONDON, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — A Kentucky man who has now been convicted twice in connection with a shooting death was sentenced Tuesday to... More
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FBI collects ‘several items of interest’ in latest search for Crystal Rogers
LOUISVILLE (Scripps News Lexington) — Tuesday afternoon Louisville FBI released a statement announcing the conclusion of its search related to the disappearance of Crystal Rogers.... More
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Kentucky man found guilty of killing parents in third trial
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — A Scott County jury found James Anthony Gray guilty on two counts of murder for the deaths of his... More
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Third trial for Kentucky man accused of killing parents underway
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — The third trial for a Scott County man accused of killing his parents in 2007 started Tuesday morning. James... More
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Kentucky man accused of leaving disabled wife in truck for days
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — A Kentucky man was arrested for criminal abuse on July 17, after police said he left his disabled wife... More
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Vigil held for Crystal Rogers six years after disappearance
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — Six long years have passed since Crystal Rogers was last seen or heard from. The mother of five went... More
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Kentucky man sentenced to 50 years for murder of Savannah Spurlock
GARRARD COUNTY, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — David Sparks was sentenced to 50 years in prison Thursday for his role in the disappearance and murder... More