Simpson County pair charged with child abuse

FRANKLIN, Ky.- A man and woman are accused of abusing a child in Simpson County and now the pair is behind bars.

Kyna Latham, 35, and Shelton Rice, 23, both of Franklin, are both charged with first-degree child abuse on a child 12 or under.

According to Kentucky State Police, Latham and Rice were arrested after an investigation that originated from an area hospital involving a juvenile in the care of both parties.

Latham and Rice are lodged in the Simpson County Detention Center.

The investigation is ongoing.