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2 women indicted for murder in July 4 drowning death of toddler in Whitley County

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WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. — Court documents reveal that two women were indicted on Dec. 15 for murder in connection to the July 4 drowning in Whitley County that claimed the life of 16-month-old Lucas Mattie.

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According to the indictments, Robin Siler and Jasmine Siler have both been indicted on the following charges:

  • Count 1- murder;
  • Count 2- possessing a controlled substance first-degree, first-offense (methamphetamine);
  • Count 3- drug paraphernalia, buying or possessing.

The indictments state that both bail amounts are set at $1 million.

As of Dec. 17, Robin is booked in the Whitley County Detention Center, while Jasmine has a warrant for her arrest.

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