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Kentucky woman faces abuse of a corpse charge after allegedly desecrating a grave

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CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Hopkinsville woman is facing criminal charges after Kentucky State Police say she desecrated a family member's grave in Crofton on March 5.

According to KSP, 46-year-old Jessica Hamby was arrested and charged with abuse of a corpse and violating graves following an incident on South Madisonville Street.

A preliminary investigation, according to KSP, indicates Hamby desecrated a family member's grave at a property on South Madisonville Street in Crofton.

Hamby was lodged in the Christian County Jail following her arrest.

The investigation is ongoing by KSP.