Two Arrested in Connection With Death at Bethany Cemetery
Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of Carl "Mikey" Michael Kinley, 45, who was found dead under a cardboard box that had been run over by a truck at Bethany Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky. Brad Brinkley…
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, September 18, 2026 —
Authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with the death of a 45-year-old man at Bethany Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky. The deceased has been identified as Carl “Mikey” Michael Kinley.
Mr. Kinley was discovered deceased under circumstances described as unusual. Reports indicate he was found beneath a cardboard box that had reportedly been run over by a truck at the cemetery grounds.
The two men arrested are Brad Brinkley and Thomas Litsey. According to information provided, Brad Brinkley is accused of operating the truck involved in the incident.
Thomas Litsey, who is employed as a groundskeeper at Bethany Cemetery, faces accusations of attempting to conceal the details of the incident. The specifics regarding the timeline of events or the exact nature of the concealment attempt were not detailed.
The cause of death for Carl “Mikey” Michael Kinley has not been publicly disclosed. Further details surrounding the investigation are expected as authorities continue to process the scene and gather information. The contractor’s name for the truck involved was not provided. The specific timeline of the incident has not been provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Alena Noakes, Gray News staff on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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