Authorities say Richard Chesher, 67, was covered in blood and appeared to be preparing to move his wife’s body when officers arrived at the Bullitt County home
Authorities in Kentucky are investigating a disturbing domestic incident after police responded to a late-night call at a residence. Officers arriving at the scene reportedly found a man covered in blood and a woman suffering from extremely serious injuries.
Richard Chesher, 67, is accused of killing his wife, Bonnie Chesher, at their Mt. Washington home, according to reports from WAVE, WKRC and WDRB. According to Bullitt County Detention Center records, he is charged with murder — domestic violence, tampering with physical evidence and abuse of a corpse.
Officers were dispatched to the couple’s home around 9:09 p.m. Friday and allegedly found Chesher standing near the open garage door covered in blood, according to arrest documents cited in the reports.
Authorities said Bonnie Chesher’s body was visible on the garage floor when police arrived and that her face and head had been beaten so severely she was “unrecognizable,” according to the outlets.
Investigators said they found a trail of blood inside the home leading to where they believe the attack occurred before Bonnie Chesher’s body was dragged into the garage, according to the reports.
The documents also described what authorities said was a club-like piece of wood allegedly covered in what appeared to be blood that investigators believe was used in the attack.
Authorities alleged they found a pickup truck backed up to the garage door with boards arranged like a ramp from the garage floor to the truck bed, per the reports.
Bonnie Chesher had been wrapped in a garden hose near the ramp, leading investigators to believe Richard Chesher may have been attempting to load her body into the truck, according to the reports.
According to online court records, Chesher was scheduled to appear for arraignment Monday, March 9.
“It’s concerning,” a neighbor who lives across the street told WDRB. “I’m very sad for the family and the neighborhood.”
The Mt. Washington Police Department said in a statement on social media that it would not release details about the ongoing investigation, citing the integrity of the case and respect for the families involved. Authorities added that the incident does not pose a threat to public safety.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.
