Mount Washington police arrested a 67-year-old Kentucky man Friday after discovering his wife's bloody body on the garage floor of their home, authorities said.
Background
Richard Chesher was observed by officers upon their arrival at the residence trying to close the garage door, according to WAVE. The responding officers found Chesher covered in blood and the victim — later identified as his wife — lying on the garage floor.
The woman's body was described by police as being beaten so severely she was unrecognizable. Authorities believe Chesher used a garage hose to drag his wife's body from inside the home to the garage, the Courier Journal reported.
Investigators discovered a trail of blood leading from inside the house to the garage. A large piece of wood that may have had blood on it was also found at the scene.
The Charges
Chesher was arrested without incident and charged with murder with domestic violence, tampering with physical evidence and abuse of a corpse. His bond was set at $1 million.
Police suspect Chesher intended to move the body further. A truck was backed into the garage with a makeshift ramp, and authorities believe Chesher was attempting to place his wife's body in the truck bed. A second makeshift ramp was also discovered arranged from the floor to the truck bed.
Key Takeaways
- Richard Chesher, 67, was arrested at his Mount Washington, Kentucky home Friday
- His wife was found dead on the garage floor, beaten so severely she was unrecognizable
- Chesher was covered in blood when police arrived and attempted to close the garage door
- Police believe he used a garage hose to drag the body from the house
- A truck was backed into the garage with a makeshift ramp, suggesting attempted body disposal
- Blood trail led from inside the home to the garage
- Chesher faces charges of murder with domestic violence, tampering with physical evidence and abuse of a corpse
- Bond set at $1 million
What's Next
Chesher remains in custody pending his bond payment or arraignment. The investigation is being conducted by Mount Washington police in coordination with local law enforcement agencies. Further details regarding the timeline of the killing and any potential motive have not yet been released.
The victim's name has not been publicly disclosed pending notification of family members.