NewsCrime

Actions

Man arrested for alleged murder of western Kentucky woman, KSP reports

mugshot template  (10).png
Posted
and last updated

UPDATE: April 18 at 2:01 p.m.

The KSP announced they have arrested Claude E. Russell after he turned himself in at the Trigg County Sheriff's Office.

Russell has been charged with murder and was taken to the Marshall County Jail, where he is being held without bond.

UPDATE: April 18 at 12:40 p.m.

Kentucky State Police report that they are searching for 48-year-old Claude Russell, who they say is wanted for murder in connection to the death of 49-year-old Lia Thompson in Marshall County.

According to KSP, evidence was presented to the Marshall County Grand Jury on April 17, resulting in Russell's indictment.

KSP says that Russell is described as a black man, 6' tall and weighing 190 pounds/

Anyone with information regarding the investigation or Russell's whereabouts is asked to call KSP Post 1 at 270-856-3721.

Original Story:

Kentucky State Police Post 1 reports that a homicide investigation is underway in Marshall County after a woman was found dead inside her home on Wednesday afternoon.

According to KSP, 49-year-old Lia Thompson was found "with injuries indicating foul play."

KSP says their detectives are following leads in the investigation, and anyone with information is asked to call 270-856-3721.