On the night of November 11, 2019, Mandy Kinnett, 37, was found dead from gunshot wounds inside her apartment at the intersection of KY 1545 and KY 92 West in Monticello, Kentucky. Law enforcement responded to a shooting call at about 11:00 PM and discovered Kinnett and 30-year-old Christopher Polston deceased at the scene. Polston, described as the father of Kinnett’s child, had forced his way into the residence and the two were reported as estranged.

Both bodies were sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsies. The Kentucky State Police are leading the ongoing investigation with assistance from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Monticello Police Department, Wayne County EMS and the Wayne County Coroner’s Office; initial findings indicate no other suspects. If anyone knew Mandy or has information about that night, please come forward to help with the investigation.