Kentucky State Police Post 2 Investigating Abuse of a Corpse Case in Christian County

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (March 9, 2025) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 is investigating an incident involving the abuse of a corpse in Crofton, Kentucky.

On March 5, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m. CT, Christian County Dispatch contacted KSP requesting assistance.

A preliminary investigation indicates Jessica Hamby, 46, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, desecrated a family member’s grave at a property on South Madisonville Street in Crofton, Kentucky.

Jessica Hamby was arrested and charged with Abuse of a Corpse and Violating Graves. She was later lodged in the Christian County Jail.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by Trooper Zane Baker U/679 of the Kentucky State Police.

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