Taylorsville victims identified in apparent murder-suicide

TAYLORSVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Kentucky State Police is currently investigating after two people were found dead at a home in Taylorsville on Friday afternoon.

Spencer County Sheriff Scott Herndon confirmed officers were called to a home on Glenview Drive, near Taylorsville Lake, around 3:30 p.m.

The sheriff said initial investigation revealed the two died as an apparent murder-suicide. Officers found the two individuals lying on the porch of the home.

The investigation revealed the two Taylorsville victims were 51-year-old Karen Young and 55-year-old Paul Bewley.

According to the Kentucky State Police, Young was found shot and Bewley had a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Officials on the scene told WAVE News it was a married couple in their 50s.

KSP Detectives continue the ongoing investigation.

This story will be updated as more information is released.

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