Kentucky State Police Make Arrest In Death Of 5 Year Old Last June

WURTLAND, Ky. (January 11, 2024) – On June 17, 2023, The Kentucky State Police, Post 14 received a call of suspicious death of a 5 year old at 501 Oak Street in Wurtland, KY.

 After conducting a thorough investigation, sufficient evidence was gathered to present the case to the Greenup County Grand Jury on January 11, 2024.  The grand jury determined there was enough evidence to issue indictment warrants for Murder.

On January 11, 2024, detectives with the Kentucky State Police obtained the arrest warrants and a search warrant for the residence located at 501 Oak Street.  Rachel Waddell (DOB: 2/16/1987) and Christopher Stiltner (DOB: 7/3/1985), the accused individuals, were arrested without incident at the residence. They were both transported to the Greenup County Detention Center and charged with Murder.

The case is currently under investigation by Detective Rowland.