Kentucky Woman Arrested After Dismembered Body of Her Mother Found: ‘Covered in Blood’

A shocking discovery in Robertson County, Kentucky, has led to the arrest of a woman after authorities found her mother dead and dismembered inside the victim’s home. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) reported the incident on Wednesday, October 9, identifying the victim as Trudy Fields, though state police did not release the name officially. News outlets such as WKYT, the Courier-Journal, and LEX 18 have confirmed the victim’s identity.

The suspect, Torilena May Fields, 32, was arrested at the scene. She had allegedly barricaded herself inside the home for nearly 12 hours before authorities managed to apprehend her. According to KSP, the grim discovery was made after a man hired by Trudy Fields to work on the property reported finding her dismembered body in the backyard.

The worker, who initially received no response when knocking on the door, decided to check the backyard, where he stumbled upon the horrific scene. He immediately contacted the police, also reporting that he found what appeared to be a pile of hair, believed to belong to the victim, according to WCPO and Local 12.

The previous day, the worker had been at the residence and reported that Torilena had been acting erratically, allegedly “casting spells” and behaving in a confrontational manner. This unusual behavior added to the disturbing nature of the case, as reported in the arrest citation by the Courier-Journal, LEX 18, and FOX 19.

KSP troopers attempted to make contact with Torilena inside the house, but she did not respond. Eventually, authorities secured a search warrant for the property. When Torilena finally emerged from the home, she was reportedly “covered in blood,” according to KSP officials, as reported by the Courier-Journal, LEX 18, and FOX 19.

Inside the home, police discovered a gruesome scene: a blood-stained mattress folded next to the body of Trudy Fields. According to the KSP’s arrest citation, “multiple body parts and organs” were found inside the mattress. The authorities believe the mattress had been used to conceal the dismembered remains of the victim, as detailed by WLWT, the Courier-Journal, and LEX 18.

The case has shocked the local community, leaving many grappling with the horrific details surrounding the death of Trudy Fields. Torilena May Fields is now facing charges for the brutal murder and dismemberment of her mother, with more information expected to emerge as the investigation continues.