The LPD Homicide Unit
Homicide investigations in Lexington are handled by the Bureau of Investigation's Homicide Unit within the Lexington Police Department. The unit is responsible for the investigation of murders and suspicious deaths in Fayette County, working alongside the Fayette County Coroner's Office, the Commonwealth's Attorney, and federal partners when cases extend across jurisdictions. The unit also retains long-running responsibility for unsolved cases that remain open until they are closed — meaning a case from years ago can still be actively worked.
For the official channel — including current contacts, public requests for information, and case-specific notices — see the Department's page below.
Visit the official LPD Homicide Investigations page →How to report information
If you have information about a homicide in Lexington, there are several channels — each appropriate for different situations.
In an active emergency
Call 911. Do not use this page or any non-emergency line if a crime is in progress or someone needs medical help.
Lexington Police — non-emergency
Call the LPD non-emergency line at (859) 258-3600 to be routed to a detective. This is the right channel if you want your name attached to a tip or want to speak directly with an investigator.
Anonymous tip — Bluegrass Crime Stoppers
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips and offers cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest. Useful if you have information but cannot or do not want to be identified.
More about Bluegrass Crime Stoppers →Context
- Cases stay open. An unsolved homicide is not closed because it ages. The LPD continues to work cold cases as new information or forensic capability becomes available.
- "Suspect" vs "person of interest." Public statements from the Department distinguish between these terms deliberately. A "person of interest" is someone investigators want to speak with — not necessarily a suspect.
- Why details are withheld. Active investigations require operational discretion. The Department releases information when doing so serves the investigation or public safety, not on a fixed schedule.
- Verification matters. If you see homicide information circulating on social media, check it against the LPD page above or a primary local news source before sharing.
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