NEWS RELEASE
***UPDATE*** BENTON, Ky. (March 23, 2025) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 detectives continue to investigate the murder of Lia Thompson that occured in Benton, KY last week. At this time, Ms. Thompson’s murder is believed to have been a targeted incident, indicating that there is not an ongoing threat to the general public.
Although this is believed to have been a targeted incident, it serves as an important reminder to be proactive about personal safety. Some ways to maintain personal safety include:
- Always lock your residence and vehicle doors.
- Be mindful of who you interact with on social media and who you allow into your home.
- Do not post or share personal information such as your address, financial details, or travel plans on social media.
- Be alert to your surroundings and the people around you.
- If you observe suspicious activity in person or online, report it.
Original Release Below
BENTON, Ky. (March 19, 2025) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 has been requested by Benton Police Department to investigate the death of Lia Thompson, 49 years old of Benton, KY.
Preliminary investigation shows that shortly before 2:00pm CT, Ms. Thompson was located deceased inside her residence with injuries indicating foul play. Her death is being investigated as a homicide. KSP Post 1 detectives are actively following leads.
Anyone with information pertaining to the death of Ms. Thompson is encouraged to contact KSP Post 1 at 270-856-3721. Citizens may also report tips confidentially through the KSP website Tip Form.
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