263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Charles Wentworth

Case from Snow-hill, KY dated Apr 11, 1983

Victim Details

Name

Charles Wentworth

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Snow-hill

State

Date Of Death

1983-04-11

Age At Death

First Name

Charles

Last Name

Wentworth

Last Updated

07/18/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!

In an attempt to escape from the Shelby County Jail, a male inmate shot and killed Deputy Jailer Charles Wentworth. A handgun was smuggled into the jail by the inmate's girlfriend, which he then used to shoot Deputy Wentworth in the abdomen as he was being escorted to use the telephone.

The inmate was apprehended and subsequently pleaded guilty to murder. He was sentenced to two life terms in prison for his crimes. The inmate's girlfriend, who provided the weapon, was sentenced to 20 year ...

MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Charles Wentworth, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month

Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (1)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

Deputy Jailer Charles D. Wentworth

Charles Wentworth

Case from Snow-hill, KY dated Apr 11, 1983

Victim Details

Case Description

Continue reading the complete case summary

Links to Additional Sources (1)

Latest News

The Disappearance of David Uhl

Latest details on arrests of Andrew and Tristan Tate

I don’t detest many non-human creatures. These ones however…

The Disappearance of Malik Polk

Journalist known as "The Jaguar" shot dead in Mexico

The Disappearance of Nancy Green

Tate brothers detained as they face new charges, possible U.K. extradition

Remains of Missing Sedona Woman Yolan Miller Identified

U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization

The Disappearance of Roy Vavra

Forum Posts (1)

Join the discussion for Charles Wentworth

Other Cases from Kentucky