Trial date scheduled for Kentucky woman accused of murdering, dismembering mother
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ROBERTSON COUNTY, Ky. – A trial date is now set for a Kentucky woman accused of murdering and dismembering her mother in Robertson County.
According to court records, 34-year-old Torilena Fields is scheduled for a jury trial on August 23, 2027 through September 3, 2027 at 9 a.m.
She currently faces charges of murder, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, torture of a dog or cat, first offense, and obstructing governmental operations, court records state.
In a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police says it responded on October 9, 2024 to a property on Brierly Ridge Road in Robertson County.
Authorities say a caller stated they had been on the property to conduct building work when they discovered a body.
The body was later identified as Trudy Fields, Torilena Fields’ mother, an indictment states.
According to the indictment, between Oct. 8-9 of 2024, Torilena Fields is accused of shooting her mother in the head and “stabbing her multiple times,” as well as decapitating and dismembering her body. The indictment further states Torilena Fields allegedly placed her mother’s “head, hands, feet and forearms in a pot in the oven” before heating them until they were “charred.”
In addition, the indictment states Torilena Fields “intentionally tortured and killed a domestic dog.”
When troopers arrived on scene, they say they located Trudy Fields’ body in the backyard near a blood-stained mattress. Authorities say they saw another blood-stained mattress and drag marks in the grass leading away from the back of the home.
After obtaining a search warrant, authorities say they eventually found part of Trudy Fields’ remains that had “appeared to have been cooked.”
When Torilena Fields eventually exited the residence, troopers say she had “blood on her face, hands and clothing.”
Torilena Fields remains lodged at the Bourbon County Detention Center.
A hearing status is additionally set for January 11, 2027 at 9 a.m., court records state.
