Watts, KY (March 12, 2025) – On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:40 A.M, Kentucky State Police, Post 13, Hazard, received a call, requesting an ambulance at Walter Lane located in the Watts community of Breathitt County in reference to a male subject who was suffering from a mental health disorder.
Prior to the arrival of emergency services, a secondary call was received. The caller advised that the male subject had barricaded himself in the residence and were requesting law enforcement to respond. Troopers responded to the scene. Upon arrival they located Lance Hyde, 42, of Watts inside the residence. They also located Jessica Campbell-Hyde, 44, of Watts, inside the residence deceased from what appeared to be puncture wounds to the torso area.
Lance Hyde was placed under arrest and transported to Kentucky River Regional Jail where he was charged with one-count of Murder (Domestic Violence). Jessica Campbell-Hyde was taken to the Medical Examiners office pending autopsy. This incident remains under investigation by Detective Brandon Thomas.
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