KSP Working New Leads in Deputy's 1984 Death

Kentucky State Police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a 33-year-old cold case related to the death of a Sheriff's Deputy.

On Sunday, September 9, 1984, at about 11:20 pm, Livingston County Deputy Sheriff Carnie Hopkins notified dispatch he would be checking on a hitchhiker at the intersection of US 60 and KY 137, just east of Smithland, at an intersection also known as “The Monument”. A short time later, Hopkins was found murdered at this spot. He had obviously been in a struggle with his assailant(s) and died as a result of a gunshot wound.

Kentucky State Police are actively investigating new leads received within the last week. No arrests have been made in this case, and police are seeking assistance from the public. Anyone with information related to this case, even if it may already be known, is urged to contact Detective Cory Hamby at 270-856-3721 or by email at cory.hamby@ky.gov. 

Tips can also be emailed by using KSP’s Cold Case online reporting form at http://kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/cold_case/post1coldcase7.html.

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.