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Judge sentences two in death of Louisville corrections officer Michael Wehdah
Louisville, KentuckyPublished 5 Sep 2026
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Anthony Trabue got 7½ years after an Alford plea to manslaughter; Kristy Brumley got six years.
Jefferson Circuit Judge Jessica Green on Sept. 3 sentenced Anthony Trabue to 7½ years after an Alford plea to second-degree manslaughter and facilitation of robbery in the Feb. 16, 2025, shooting death of Louisville Metro Corrections officer Michael Wehdah, 44, in Russell. Kristy Brumley was sentenced to six years. Wehdah’s family spoke at sentencing. A third defendant, Brian Ramsey, pleaded guilty and is to be sentenced later.
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Anthony Trabue, 37, must serve 85% of the sentence before any early release is considered.
Judge Jessica Green imposed the sentence after Trabue’s July Alford plea.
Trabue had faced complicity to murder and complicity to first-degree robbery in Wehdah’s death.
Prosecutors said Trabue shot Wehdah twice.
Prosecutors later amended the charges after citing evidentiary and witness issues.
Prosecutors said Trabue stole items from Wehdah.
Nelson Diakpo said the family has lived in a state of suspended animation for the past year.
Diakpo said the family has watched seasons and holidays pass while remaining stuck.
Wehdah began working for Louisville Metro Corrections in August 2024.
Brumley admitted to assisting in causing Wehdah’s death.
Prosecutors charged two other people in connection with Wehdah’s death.
Judge Green held a moment of silence for Wehdah.
Ramsey’s attorney said Brumley met Wehdah while she was incarcerated at Louisville’s jail.
Guarnieri said Trabue ordered Ramsey to move Wehdah’s body after shooting him.
Ramsey’s attorney said Brumley later arranged a date with Wehdah.
Guarnieri said the date was at Trabue’s home.
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Trabue and Brumley were charged in the death of Michael Wehdah, 44.
Brumley told police she brought Wehdah to the location where he was shot.
Police said Brumley admitted taking Wehdah’s vehicle and phone to conceal or destroy evidence.
Brumley told police she was present during the shooting.
Wehdah lived in Louisville with his wife and teenage son.
Wehdah joined the Metro Corrections Academy in August 2024.
Wehdah became an officer in November 2024.
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Anthony Trabue, Kristy Brumley, and Brian Ramsey all pleaded guilty in the case.
Brumley apologized to Wehdah’s family at sentencing.
Brumley said she sincerely apologized to the family, friends, and community that suffered the loss.
Wehdah’s brother said the family is seeking peace in the case.
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Diakpo said that peace has been elusive since Wehdah was stolen from the family in February.