SUMMARY: The body found in Laurel County has been confirmed as Joseph Couch, the suspect in the I-75 mass shooting that injured five people on September 7th. Governor Andy Beshear expressed gratitude for those involved in the search and relief that no one else was harmed, stating support for the victims and the community. Initial DNA tests were inconclusive, but further testing confirmed Couch’s identity, and an autopsy revealed he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A civilian couple, Fred and Sheila McCoy, discovered the body and are now set to receive the full $335,000 reward.

Gov. Andy Beshear said the state police crime lab and Kentucky’s chief medical examiner had identified the body found near exit 49 on I-75 Wednesday who was suspected to be Joseph Couch.

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SUMMARY: Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stephens is incarcerated in Leslie County, facing murder charges for fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers during an argument. Judge Mullins, a 15-year veteran, died at the scene. Stephens surrendered peacefully afterward. The Letcher County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Matt Butler, recused himself from the case due to personal ties with both men, explaining their familial connections. Details leading to the shooting remain undisclosed. Additionally, Stephens is named in a lawsuit alleging a deputy coerced a woman into sex in the judge’s chambers, citing the sheriff’s inadequate oversight of the deputy.

Kentucky sheriff accused of fatally shooting judge, prosecutor recuses himself

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SUMMARY: DNA results confirm that a body found in the Daniel Boone National Forest near Laurel County belongs to Joseph Couch, the I-75 shooter. A couple discovered his remains earlier this week, close to Exit 49 on I-75. State police report that Couch opened fire on traffic on September 7th.

Body found near Kentucky I-75 shooting confirmed to be suspect Joseph Couch

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