Teen Arrested in Connection With Deaths of Mother and Son in Scottsville
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. — A 17-year-old male has been charged with murder after a woman and her 12-year-old son were found dead inside their Allen County home, according to the Kentucky State Police.
Trooper Katan Parker said law enforcement responded Wednesday night to a residence in the Scottsville area for a death investigation. When officers arrived, they discovered 42-year-old Traci Trasky and her young son deceased inside the house.
Authorities also reported that Trasky’s vehicle was missing from the property. The car was later recovered abandoned in a nearby neighborhood.
Local and county agencies used a drone to assist in searching the surrounding area. During the search, officers located an individual running through nearby woods. After attempting to flee, the suspect — identified only as a 17-year-old — was apprehended.
Following further investigation, including interviews and evidence collection, the teenager was arrested and charged with murder, tampering with physical evidence, and theft.
Officials have not released details regarding the cause of death or the relationship between the suspect and the victims. The case remains under active investigation.
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