KSP Investigating Inmate Death In McCracken County

Paducah, KY (December 17, 2018)- The Kentucky State Police received a call from the McCracken County Jail on December 14, 2018 at approximately 01:24 A.M., about an inmate that had tried to commit suicide.  The jail staff found Ronald G. Ledbetter, 35 of Smithland, in his cell and immediately began first aid until medical crews arrived.  Ledbetter was then transported to a local hospital and died on December 16, 2017 at 12:16 P.M.   An autopsy has been scheduled for December 17, 2018 at the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Madisonville.

The investigation continues by KSP Detective Michael Robichaud.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555.  Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app.  The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.