A five-day manhunt for convicted murderer Bradley Gillespie ended Sunday when a body was found in the Ohio River near Henderson, Kentucky. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday to confirm the identity of the body, which is believed to have been in the water for four to five days. Authorities believe the body is Gillespie's and have declared the case closed.
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Daniel Cameron has won the Republican primary for governor in Kentucky, becoming the first major-party Black nominee in the state's history. He will face off against Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear in the general election in November, a closely watched contest that could have major implications for the 2022 midterm elections. Cameron has been a vocal supporter of Trump's policies and a vocal critic of Beshear's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and criminal justice system.
On Sunday, tragedy struck Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky when a horse named Rio Moon suffered a catastrophic injury and was euthanized. This marks the eighth fatality in recent weeks at the home of the Kentucky Derby, sparking outrage among animal rights activists. Rio Moon was trained by Dale Romans and had competed in five races since his debut in April 2021.
A new report from the House Oversight Committee has revealed that some members of President Joe Biden's family and associates have received more than $10 million from foreign entities. The report, which was based on thousands of records subpoenaed from four banks, has raised questions about the Biden family's financial dealings and whether or not they have used their influence to benefit financially. The report has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle, with the Biden family denying any wrongdoing and the House Oversight Committee continuing to investigate the matter.
Churchill Downs Racetrack has declared the early favorite for the Kentucky Derby, Forte, out of the race due to concerns from Kentucky Horse Racing Commission veterinarians about a bruised right front foot. This is the fifth scratch this week from the race, with Churchill Downs taking measures to ensure the safety of horses and jockeys. The 149th Kentucky Derby is set to take place on Saturday, May 4th.
Peter Schwartz, a Kentucky man with 38 prior convictions, was sentenced to 14 years and two months in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the longest sentence yet for a Capitol rioter. Schwartz pleaded guilty to five counts, including assaulting police officers and obstruction of an official proceeding, and expressed regret for the damage caused by the riot. His sentence surpasses the previous longest sentence of 10 years given to a retired NYPD officer for assaulting a police officer outside the Capitol.
The U.S. Department of Labor has found that more than 300 children, including two 10-year-olds, were working in violation of federal labor laws at 62 McDonald's restaurants across four states. The 10-year-olds were found to be working until as late as 2 a.m. and performing prohibited tasks such as operating a deep fryer. The Department of Labor is currently investigating the violations and has not yet announced any penalties.
The U.S. Army has announced a mandatory aviation stand-down in response to two fatal helicopter crashes in the last month, which killed three soldiers in Alaska and seven in Kentucky. The stand-down will require all Army aviators, except those participating in critical missions, to complete the required training in order to ensure the safety of aviators and prevent future accidents. The Army is conducting an investigation into both crashes to determine the cause.