Father charged with murder following son’s death in Butler County

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – One man is facing a murder charge following his son’s death in Butler County, police say.

Giles Taylor, chief of the Morgantown Police Department, confirmed a dispute resulted in the death of Jason Martin, 49, on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Taylor said Jason Martin’s father, Carl Martin, 81, is now charged with murder following the incident. According to Taylor, Martin was arrested Thursday and remains at the Butler County Jail.

Although Jason Martin’s body was sent for an autopsy, Taylor said those results are currently not available for release as this is an ongoing investigation by the Morgantown Police Department.

News 40 will continue to provide updates as further details are released.