Timothy King, a 60-year-old man from Mount Vernon, Kentucky, was found dead on September 28, 2025. Rockcastle County deputies located his remains concealed beneath a tarp and other items in the yard of a residence on Disputanta Road near his home. An autopsy later indicated he had been deceased for about a week before discovery.

King was remembered by neighbors and family as a kind, down-to-earth man who worked on small motors and helped those around him. Investigators say some of his property was recovered in the possession of a neighbor, 40-year-old Tausha F. Mejia, who was seen driving King’s car. Mejia was arrested and charged with murder, first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, abuse of a corpse, receiving stolen property, and tampering with physical evidence; she was lodged in the Rockcastle County Detention Center on a $1 million cash bond.

The community is grieving a man described as honest and helpful. If anyone knew Timothy King or has information about his last week, please come forward.