by In a tragic incident that has rocked the community of Campbellsville, Kentucky, authorities are investigating the death of 18-year-old Josiah Malachi Kilman, a student at Campbellsville University. The young student was found unresponsive in his dorm room and was pronounced dead after being rushed to the hospital.
**Suspect in Custody**
In a turn of events, police have arrested 21-year-old Charles E. Escalera in connection to Kilman’s death. Escalera was taken into custody without any issues after being found in a barn on the Green and Taylor County line. He has been booked on charges of murder and burglary at the Taylor County Detention Center.
**Ongoing Investigation**
The cause of Kilman’s death has not yet been determined, and his body has been sent to the state medical examiner’s office in Louisville for an autopsy. The university president, Dr. Joseph Hopkins, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss, stating that the university is in mourning and hearts are broken.
**Support for Students**
In the wake of this heartbreaking incident, the student counseling center on campus is open, with counselors available to provide emotional support to students. All campus events and sports have been cancelled, and students and staff have been invited to gather for prayer at the Ransdell Chapel.
**Community Grieving**
The Campbellsville community is coming together to support one another during this difficult time. The loss of a young life has left a profound impact on all those who knew Kilman, and the authorities are working diligently to uncover the truth behind this tragedy.
