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Sentencing Scheduled For Smiths Grove Murder

By AP

Smiths Grove, KY – Sentencing for a teenager accused of participation in the murder of a Smiths Grove woman has been scheduled for December fifth.
19 year old Nathaniel Wright of Louisville has entered pleas of guilty to charges of murder, robbery and evidence tampering in the death of Veronica Rothwell.
The 36 year old gift shop clerk was killed in Cave City November 13th and her body was found the following day.
Wright agreed to serve 25 years in prison without parole.
17 year old Aaron Boles of Cave City also entered pleas of guilty to lesser charges in connection with the crime and another 17 year old will be tried November 16th.