Kentucky State Police Investigates Death of an Inmate in Wayne County

MONTICELLO, Ky. (October 15, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 11 London is investigating the death of an inmate from the Wayne County Detention Center.

On October 13, 2026, at around 7:30 a.m. EST, KSP Post 11 received a call from the Wayne County Detention Center that an inmate in their custody had died. Preliminary investigation determined that Elisha J. Turpin, 40 years old, of Monticell, KY, was found in his cell suffering a medical emergency. Mr. Turpin was transported to the Wayne County Hospital via Wayne County EMS, where he later died. He was pronounced deceased at the hospital by the Wayne County Coroner’s Office.

This remains under investigation by KSP Detective Keegan Bray. He was assisted by KSP personnel, Wayne County EMS, Wayne County Coroner’s Office, and the Wayne County Detention Center.

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