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Kentucky Cop Killer Suspect to Face Death Penalty

The suspect in the murder of Pikeville, KY, Police Officer Scotty Hamilton will face the death penalty, according to the attorney working the case.

May 16, 2018
Kentucky Cop Killer Suspect to Face Death Penalty

Pikeville, KY, Officer Scotty Hamilton was shot and killed in the line of duty. (Photo: ODMP.org)

The suspect in the murder of a Pike County, KY, police officer will face the death penalty, according to the attorney working the case.

The Appalachian-News Express says Commonwealth's Attorney Rick Bartley announced Tuesday at an officer appreciation ceremony in Pikeville that he plans to seek the death penalty against John Russell Hall, reports WTVQ .

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Hall is accused of shooting and killing Pikeville Police Officer Scotty Hamilton in March.