Missing Kentucky 5-year-old girl found safe, her dad taken into custody for her mom's murder: Police
The little girl's mom, Kelly Black, was found shot in the back of the head.
A missing 5-year-old girl has been found safe and her father -- who was wanted for the murder of the little girl's mom -- is in custody, Kentucky authorities said Monday afternoon.
An Amber Alert was issued Monday morning for Lela Black, from Princeton, Kentucky, who was believed to be with her biological father, 42-year-old Byron Black, Kentucky State Police said.
An arrest warrant was issued for Byron Black for the murder of Lela's mom, police said.
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On Sunday, authorities responded to Lela's home and found her mom, Kelly Black, shot in the back of the head, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children said.
Princeton is about 40 miles north of the Kentucky-Tennessee border.
State police announced Monday afternoon that Lela was found safe and her dad was in custody. Police did not say where they were found.