KSP Arrest A Man and Woman In Hardin Co. For Murder

Elizabethtown, KY. (May 1, 2020) –Kentucky State Police Post 4 detectives are conducting a murder investigation in Hardin County Kentucky.  On April 30, 2020 at approximately 5:30 PM ET, KSP Post 4 was contacted by the Elizabethtown Police Department (EPD) stating of a possible homicide that had occurred at 398 Wise Lane in Hardin County.  At approximately 9:00 PM ET, detectives conducted a search warrant of the residence and found the victim, Kathy Erbelding (63) of Elizabethtown, deceased inside the residence from an apparent gunshot wound. With the assistance of EPD and Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, Troopers were able to locate two suspects who were then taken into custody.

Jacob Lugmayer (27) of Radcliff, was charged with murder, tampering with physical evidence, robbery and abuse of a corpse.  Krystal A. Erbelding (33) of Elizabethtown, was charged with murder, robbery and abuse of a corpse. Lugmayer and Erbelding were later lodged in the Hardin Co. Detention Center.  An autopsy has been scheduled for later today at the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Louisville.  KSP Troopers and Detectives were assisted at the scene by the Elizabethtown Police Department, Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and the Hardin County Coroner’s Office. The investigation is ongoing by KSP Detective Tony Hardin.

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