HARLAN, KY - The Kentucky State Police Post 10 detectives have arrested 28 year old Matthew D. Clutts of Evarts, in connection with the death of Sarah Jane Whitaker.
Clutts was charged with:
- Murder
This individual was lodged in the Harlan County Detention Center on May 25, 2021 and is being held on a $100,000.00 FULL CASH bond.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Harlan County Detention Center.
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Original News Release Below:
Harlan, KY. (May 23, 2021) at approximately 1:08 AM Kentucky State Police, Post 10 Harlan, was contacted by a 911 caller in reference to a shooting incident that occurred in the Ages community of Harlan, Kentucky.
Troopers from Post 10 arrived and learned that victim, Sarah Jane King, age 26 of Harlan, KY. Had been shot one time in the chest. She was transported by Lifeguard EMS to Harlan ARH where she succumbed to her injury and was pronounced deceased by the Harlan County Coroner's Office.
An autopsy is scheduled tomorrow in Louisville at the state medical examiner office.
The investigation is ongoing with no arrest being made as of today. Detectives are conducting interviews and processing evidence from the scene. Anyone having any information is urged to contact Post 10 Harlan at 606-573-3131 or call 911, all callers can remain anonymous
