A local resident found a body in an alley in the 1200 block of Phyllis Avenue in South Louisville on the morning of Saturday, March 22, 2014. The victim was identified as 53-year-old Angela Rae Pilkerton, a white woman from Louisville. Louisville Metro Police immediately suspected foul play and released her photo while the investigation produced few leads, leaving the case cold for years.

Nearly five years later, in April 2019, an arrest was announced: Joshua Ralston was taken into custody and charged with complicity to commit murder and abuse of a corpse in connection with Pilkerton’s death. He pleaded not guilty; the charges indicate investigators believe her death involved violence and the mistreatment of her remains.

Anyone who knew Angela, saw unusual activity near Phyllis Avenue on or before March 22, 2014, or has information about the case is asked to come forward.