Crime & Safety
Kentucky Murder Case: $11,000 Reward Offered for Suspect's Arrest
PRINCETON, KY – More than two years after a Kentucky woman was found dead inside her home, state investigators are renewing their appeal for information in her unsolved murder, with an $11,000 cash re
By Lauren Beckett · 2026-10-20T16:53:12.685Z
PRINCETON, KY – More than two years after a Kentucky woman was found dead inside her home, state investigators are renewing their appeal for information in her unsolved murder, with an $11,000 cash reward being offered for information leading to a suspect's arrest.
According to Kentucky State Police Post 2, Dorothy Sparks was discovered deceased at her residence in the Princeton community of Caldwell County in April 2024. Investigators determined her death was a homicide, launching an investigation that remains active.
Authorities are specifically seeking information connected to April 18, 2024, near the 11000 block of South Jefferson Street, also known as Kentucky Highway 293, in Princeton.
April 2026 marked two years since Sparks was found dead, and investigators continue working to identify the person responsible.
Kentucky State Police recently shared a renewed public appeal, encouraging anyone who remembers suspicious activity or has information about the case to come forward.
$11,000 Reward Offered
Hopkinsville Christian County Crime Stoppers is advertising an $11,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in Sparks' murder.
The reward announcement includes a photograph of Sparks and contact information for individuals who may be able to assist investigators.
Authorities have not announced an arrest or publicly identified a suspect in the information released.
How to Submit Information
Anyone with information can contact Kentucky State Police Post 2 at 270 676 3313 .
Tips can also be submitted through the Kentucky State Police website at kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/tip .
Residents may text KSPTIP followed by their information to 67283 , or contact Hopkinsville Christian County Crime Stoppers at 270 887 TIPS 8477 .
Investigators are encouraging the public to share any relevant details, even if the information dates back more than two years.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue seeking answers about Sparks' death.