Kentucky State Police detectives have charged 36-year-old Ryan
Champion with the deaths of his mother, father and sister. He is also
being criminally charged with the death of Vito Riservato.
State police
have been actively investigating the murders
of Joy Champion, Lindsey Champion, Emily Champion and Riservato
since they were found at the Champion's residence in Cadiz on Oct. 26. Since that time, investigators have been gathering evidence and
speaking to a number or people culminating enough
probable cause for an arrest warrant.
State police have formally charged Ryan Champion with four counts of
capital murder and one count of capital kidnapping.
Champion was processed into Christian County Detention Center.
The investigation is ongoing.
Kentucky State Police
has been assisted by Cadiz Police Department, Trigg County Sheriff's
Office, Christian County Sheriff's Office, and Hopkinsville Police
Department.
