Two Sought In Connection With Murder Of Kentucky Registrant

Police in the state of Kentucky have charged a man with connection to the death of a 70-year-old man.

An official with the Kentucky State Police says 23-year-old Jesse Gibson has been charged with murder and kidnapping of Elijah Rader. Gibson is currently being held without bond at the Jackson County KY Detention Center. Police say that Rader was reported missing on January 31st.

Kentucky State Police are asking for the help of locating 48-year old Bruce Carr and 35-year-old Melissa Gulley, who are being sought for murder and kidnapping in connection to Rader’s death.

Police say the two are considered to be armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency.

The police wouldn’t comment or speculate at this time if the crime was motivated by the person being on the sex offender registry.