Kentucky Couple Faces Charges in Infant Son’s Death

Topline: The baby was found deceased at their Wurtland home on November 29, 2023.
Published: December 16, 2024 11:42 am ET
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The parents of a six-week-old boy from eastern Kentucky, who was found dead in his home over a year ago, have been arrested and charged.

According to a report by WOWK, 25-year-old Carrie Hall and 36-year-ol Jacob Hall were taken into custody on Friday on charges of murder and criminal abuse in the death of their son, Hartley Hall.

The baby was found deceased at their Wurtland home on November 29, 2023.

Authorities have not released the cause of the child’s death.

Carrie Hall was arrested in Greenup County, where she is being held on a $200,000 cash bond.

Jacob Hall was apprehended hours later in a neighboring county and is being held on a $20,000 cash bond. He will be transferred to Greenup County to face the charges.

The arrests followed an indictment by a Greenup County grand jury.

According to WSAZ, delays in the investigation and subsequent arrests were due to a lack of cooperation from family members.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Kentucky Couple Faces Charges in Infant Son’s Death

The baby was found deceased at their Wurtland home on November 29, 2023.
By Jacob Charles
Published: December 16, 2024 11:42 am ET
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The parents of a six-week-old boy from eastern Kentucky, who was found dead in his home over a year ago, have been arrested and charged.

According to a report by WOWK, 25-year-old Carrie Hall and 36-year-ol Jacob Hall were taken into custody on Friday on charges of murder and criminal abuse in the death of their son, Hartley Hall.

The baby was found deceased at their Wurtland home on November 29, 2023.

Authorities have not released the cause of the child’s death.

Carrie Hall was arrested in Greenup County, where she is being held on a $200,000 cash bond.

Jacob Hall was apprehended hours later in a neighboring county and is being held on a $20,000 cash bond. He will be transferred to Greenup County to face the charges.

The arrests followed an indictment by a Greenup County grand jury.

According to WSAZ, delays in the investigation and subsequent arrests were due to a lack of cooperation from family members.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.

Kentucky Couple Faces Charges in Infant Son’s Death

The baby was found deceased at their Wurtland home on November 29, 2023.
By Jacob Charles
Published: December 16, 2024 11:42 am ET
Image

The parents of a six-week-old boy from eastern Kentucky, who was found dead in his home over a year ago, have been arrested and charged.

According to a report by WOWK, 25-year-old Carrie Hall and 36-year-ol Jacob Hall were taken into custody on Friday on charges of murder and criminal abuse in the death of their son, Hartley Hall.

The baby was found deceased at their Wurtland home on November 29, 2023.

Authorities have not released the cause of the child’s death.

Carrie Hall was arrested in Greenup County, where she is being held on a $200,000 cash bond.

Jacob Hall was apprehended hours later in a neighboring county and is being held on a $20,000 cash bond. He will be transferred to Greenup County to face the charges.

The arrests followed an indictment by a Greenup County grand jury.

According to WSAZ, delays in the investigation and subsequent arrests were due to a lack of cooperation from family members.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.