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Kentucky Woman Arrested After Dismembered Body Found In Backyard

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Authorities in Mount Olivet, Kentucky, made a disturbing discovery when a dismembered body was found in a backyard, leading to the arrest of a 32-year-old woman. The incident unfolded when a man hired to work on the property stumbled upon the gruesome scene and promptly alerted the Kentucky State Police.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers encountered a dismembered corpse in the grass, a bloody mattress nearby, and bloodstains on the back porch and door threshold. This prompted them to secure a search warrant for the residence, where they made an even more chilling find.

Inside the home, officers discovered human remains in a pot in the oven, which was still warm to the touch. The suspect, Torilena May Fields, initially refused to exit the premises when law enforcement arrived, leading to a standoff that was eventually resolved without further incident.

32-year-old woman arrested for disturbing discovery.
Dismembered body found in backyard in Mount Olivet, Kentucky.
Man hired to work on property alerts Kentucky State Police.

Fields now faces charges of abusing a corpse, evidence tampering, and obstructing government operations. Additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation progresses. It remains unclear if she has legal representation at this time.

According to a witness who visited the home the evening before the discovery, Fields had been exhibiting erratic behavior, including allegedly casting spells and being confrontational. The witness also reported seeing only Fields and her mother at the residence during the visit.

The victim, believed to be Fields' mother, was identified based on a pile of hair found at the scene. The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing, with Fields scheduled for arraignment next week.

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