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Suspect in 2013 Kentucky murder rescued after falling off 40 ft. cliff while fleeing police
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Kassidy Brown , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the case and the suspect's current status can be found through local Kentucky news sources, including WSMV 4 News.
A man linked to a murder in Christian County, Kentucky, is now in custody. He had been wanted for some time. The incident that led to his capture involved a confrontation with police, during which he allegedly fired a weapon.
The suspect then fled into a wooded area, where he fell and injured himself. His identity and the circumstances of the murder are known, but details of the events surrounding his capture are limited. Further information about the case and the suspect's current status can be found through local Kentucky news sources, including WSMV 4 News.
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Category: safety Published: August 15, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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