Crime

3 people detained after murder victim found dead in Eastern Kentucky, police say

Kentucky State Police have detained three people in a murder investigation in Perry County.
Kentucky State Police have detained three people in a murder investigation in Perry County. Lexington Herald-Leader

Three people have been arrested after a man was found shot and killed in Eastern Kentucky this week, Kentucky State Police say.

The shooting happened Sunday, according to KSP. State troopers were called to Turner Ridge Road after a body was found. The victim, who appeared to have a gunshot wound, was identified as 38-year-old Ryan Turner.

Kentucky State Police have arrested multiple people in the case: 28-year-old Jordan Campbell, of Viper, and 45-year-old Rebekah Campbell, of Hazard, were both arrested prior to Thursday’s announcement by KSP. Jordan Campbell was charged with murder, burglary and fleeing police, KSP said. Rebekah Campbell was charged with complicity to murder.

KSP initially said they were looking for a third suspect named Willie Lewis, who’s from Hazard. Police later said they found and detained Lewis, 37. KSP didn’t specify what Lewis’ charges were.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

Jeremy Chisenhall
Lexington Herald-Leader
Jeremy Chisenhall covers criminal justice and breaking news for the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com. He joined the paper in 2020, and is originally from Erlanger, Ky.
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