On Tuesday March 5, 2024 at 5:56 am Kentucky State Police Post 5 in Campbellsburg received a call in reference to an unresponsive male subject at 30 Cardinal Drive in Campbellsburg.
Henry County Coroner Mike Paris identified the victim as Lorenzo Hicks, 64, of Campbellsburg. He pronounced Hicks dead at the scene.
Hicks’ stepson, Cleveland Riley, 43, was arrested March 5 for charges of murder in the stabbing death of Hicks and tampering with physical evidence. Riley is held in the Oldham County Detention Center with bond set for $1 million at his arraignment on March 6 in Henry County District Court. His preliminary hearing was set for March 11 in Henry County District Court.
The Kentucky State Police, Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Henry County EMS, and the Henry County Coroner all responded to the scene.
Kentucky State Police Post 5 also received assistance from the Trimble County Sheriff’s Office.
Organizers, including the Lake Jericho Recreational Area campground management, have coordinated a benefit for Hicks’ wife, Emma, to raise funds for Hicks’ funeral expenses. The benefit will be held at the Henry County Fairgrounds on March 16 from noon to 4 p.m.
“We’ve known them for years, “Lake Jericho campground manager Melissa Ramsey said of Emma and Lorenzo Hicks, who she said frequented Lake Jericho to fish.
The benefit includes live music from Timmy Mertz and Joe Truman and raffles of donated items.
“Anyone who wants to come, there’s a $5 cover charge, and there’s a raffle with tickets for $1 or 6 for $5,” she said of the baskets of donated items for the raffle.
Food vendor Bully Barbecue will also be there, Ramsey said, adding that she expected pizza would also be available for attendees to buy.
Funeral Services for Hicks are Monday, March 18 at Prewitt New Castle Funeral Home.