Kentucky State Police Post 2 Continues Caldwell County Murder Investigation

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(October 20, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 continues investigating a Caldwell County Murder that occurred in the Princeton Community April of 2024. April 2026 marked two years since authorities located Dorothy Sparks deceased in her home. Investigation revealed her death to be a homicide and has been under extensive investigation since.

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Kentucky State Police Post 2 Continues Caldwell County Murder Investigation

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (October 20, 2026) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 continues investigating a Caldwell County Murder that occurred in the Princeton Community April of 2024.

April 2026 marked two years since authorities located Dorothy Sparks deceased in her home. Investigation revealed her death to be a homicide and has been under extensive investigation since. In the wake of the anniversary, Kentucky State Police is requesting any information from the public relevant to this case surrounding the dates of April 18, 2024, near the 11000 block of South Jefferson Street (Ky-293), Princeton, KY.

If anyone has information about the murder of Dorthy Sparks, please contact Kentucky State Police Post 2 at 270-676-3313, online through the KSP website Tip form found here: https://www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/tip. Or by Text a Tip via the Kentucky State Police App. Or Text 67283, type KSPTIP with a space, then details of the tip related to this case.

Crime tips can also be sent to Hopkinsville-Christian County Crime Stoppers at 270-887-TIPS(8477). Hopkinsville-Christian County Crime Stoppers are offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect in a murder case.

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