In-Depth Investigation of Body Found in Rural Scott County by Scott County Sheriff’s Detective Results in Arrest

This case will be turned over to Kentucky Authorities for possible further charges in Kentucky.

Scott County-On 10-17-2022, Scott County Sheriff’s Detective First Sergeant Jacklyn Shofner arrested Melvin D. Evans, 67, of Louisville, Kentucky after conducting an in-depth investigation into the death of Ashley Deaton-Hedge of Louisville, Kentucky. Deaton-Hedge was discovered deceased in late July 2022, found on an abandoned property on Underwood Road in Southern Scott County. As a result of the thorough investigation, Detective Shofner developed probable cause to arrest Evans for the following criminal offenses;

• 35-44.1-2-2 Obstruction of Justice

• 36-2-14-17. Violent or suspicious death of a person; failure to notify authorities of the discovery of a body or moving body from the scene

NOTE: Investigators have reason to believe the death of the deceased occurred in Kentucky. This case will be turned over to Kentucky Authorities for possible further charges in Kentucky.

Detective Shofner, accompanied by Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Rick Barrett, placed Evans under arrest as he was being released from the Clark County Jail, where he was being held on unrelated charges. Evans was transported to the Scott County Jail without incident. Sheriff Goodin advised the following concerning this arrest… “Although this arrest doesn’t bring the deceased family member back, we are hopeful it will provide some answers and closure to the family”. When Sheriff Goodin was elected Sheriff of Scott County, he made a commitment to aggressively seek out those involved in these tragic deaths. This investigation is ongoing.