Kentucky State Police Investigate Escaped Inmate in Madison County

RICHMOND, Ky. (August 31, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center just before 9:30 pm yesterday, August 30th in Madison County.

Ester J. Stevenson, 34 years of age, from Corbin, Ky., is described as a white male, 6’1″ tall, weighing 194 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Mr. Stevenson was last seen wearing a white tank top, gray sweatpants, and a white hat. He also has several tattoos on his chest and arms. 

Mr. Stevenson was serving a sentence for Trafficking Cont Sub 1st degree- 1st offense-Methamphetamine > 2gms and Persistent Felony Offender 2nd degree. 

Anyone who may have information about the location of Ester J. Stevenson is asked to call their local law enforcement or KSP Post 7 at 859.623.2404. Stevenson is known to frequent Knox, Corbin, Woodbine and surrounding counties.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Trooper James Kidwell. 

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