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Man arrested, charged with murder after body found in Kentucky river
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Kassidy Brown , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The body found was that of a 34-year-old man from Bowling Green.
A murder investigation is underway in Kentucky. The case began when a jogger discovered a body in the Little River. Residents are concerned about safety due to the location of the discovery, which is near a popular trail.
The police have made an arrest in connection with the case. A 44-year-old man from Hopkinsville is facing a murder charge. The body found was that of a 34-year-old man from Bowling Green.
Further details about the investigation are available from local news sources, including WSMV 4 News. The police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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