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Campbellsville University Student Indicted on Murder Charges, Held on $1 Million Bond for Killing Fellow Student

Campbellsville, Kentucky – A Taylor County Grand Jury has indicted 21-year-old Charles Escalera on charges of murder, third-degree burglary, and theft by unlawful taking. Escalera, currently held on a $1 million full cash bond, is set to appear in court on May 7. The charges stem from the death of Josiah Kilman, a student at Campbellsville University who was found unresponsive in his dorm room on Feb. 24. Kilman passed away shortly after being discovered …

Suspect in Custody for Tragic Murder of Campbellsville University Student

Campbellsville, Kentucky – A suspect has been arrested in connection with the killing of a Campbellsville University student. The tragic incident has shaken the community and left many reeling from the loss of a promising young individual. The arrest offers a glimmer of hope for justice in this heartbreaking case. The victim, a student at Campbellsville University, was found dead under suspicious circumstances. Authorities have been working diligently to piece together the events leading up …