An Adair Co. woman and a Russell Co. man have been arrested for Manslaughter in connection with the death of an infant child.
As a result of the death of a 5 week old infant in October, 2017 and a 3 month investigation, a case was presented to the Adair County Grand Jury and indictments were returned against 33 year old Jennifer Russell of Adair County and 37 year old Derrick Neathery of Russell Springs, KY charging them both with Manslaughter 1st Degree. Russell & Neathery were arrested earlier today (Friday, Jan. 26, 2018) by Adair Co. Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Aaron Rainwater and KSP Trooper Levi Scott. They were lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail. Currently, bonds are set at $50,000.00 cash for Jennifer Russell and $20,000.00 cash for Derrick Neathery.
Chief Deputy Aaron Rainwater is conducting the investigation.
