Carlisle County man indicted on murder charges

A Carlisle County man was indicted Thursday for murder after an investigation by Kentucky State Police.  

20-year-old Tyler Prince is accused of assault and first degree murder.

On Wednesday, January 10,  Prince called 9-1-1 to request an ambulance for his mother, Jessica Gerth.  Prince reported that Gerth had fallen in the home and needed medical attention.  

Upon arriving at Mercy Health Paducah, physicians observed multiple injuries to Gerth's body which appeared to be inconsistent with a fall.  

Gerth died from her injuries two days later.

Prince is lodged in the Ballard County jail.